Origin
Dutch (Netherlands)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Scorpio
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Leiden is a name often given to boys. Ranked #11567 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Dutch (Netherlands) origin and traditionally means "Suffering or affliction from Germanic roots". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Leiden
Leiden references the Dutch city and the word for suffering in Germanic languages. It carries resilience and intellectual curiosity. Modern usage highlights a thoughtful, determined character with depth and quiet strength.
Popularity
Currently ranked #11567 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Seeker of truth.
Desires order.
Expressive and social.
Cooperative diplomat.
Zodiac & Astrology
Scorpio
Embodies transformation and depth.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Projects quiet power and introspection.
Color Aura
Deep Blue
Element
Water
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Obsidian
Spirit Animal
Wolf
Power Word
Resilience
Energy Type
Water × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Resilient
Overcomes challenges gracefully.
Intellectual
Loves deep inquiry.
Loyal
Stands by loved ones.
Famous People Named Leiden
Leiden van der Berg
Dutch historian
Leiden Hart
Contemporary musician
Leiden in Pop Culture
Leiden
Sci-fi novel protagonist
Dr. Leiden
Medical drama series
Historical Events
1575
Founding of Leiden University.
1940
WWII resistance in Leiden.
International Variations
Leiden in Different Scripts
Лейден
Cyrillic
莱登
Chinese (Mandarin)
ライデン
Japanese (Katakana)
라이덴
Korean
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Leiden:
Leiden James
Leiden Alexander
Leiden Thomas
Leiden Elias
Leiden Benjamin
Leiden Lucas
Leiden Henry
Fun Facts & Trivia
Named after a historic Dutch university city.
Implies strength through adversity.
Gaining traction in Europe.
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Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.