1. bay in shoreline: a small bay on the shore of the sea or a lake, especially one that is enclosed by high cliffs. 2. nook in cliff: a small semicircular recessed valley in the side of a hill or cliff. 3. curve at top of wall: an inwardly curved surface at the point where a wall meets a ceiling.
The name Leonard is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Leonard is: Lion. German Meaning: The name Leonard is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Leonard is: Hardy lion or lion-bold. St Leonard is the patron saint of prisoners. Famous Bearers: American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein; Italian Renaissance artist/scientist Leonardo da Vinci (in Italian form).
Meaning & History. Derived from Greek Î»ÎµÏÎ½ (leon) meaning lion. During the Christian era this Greek name was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used somewhat interchangeably across European languages.In England during the Middle Ages this was a common name among Jews.uring the Christian era this Greek name was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used somewhat interchangeably across European languages. In England during the Middle Ages this was a common name among Jews.