Leon

Leon is a name of Greek origin. The Greek λέων (leōn), meaning "lion," has spawned the Latin "leo," French "lion," Irish "leon" and panish "león." Perhaps the oldest attested historical figure to bear this name was Leon of Sparta, a 5th-century BCE king of Sparta, while in Greek mythology Leon was a Giant killed by Heracles. During the Christian era Leon was merged with the Latin cognate Leo, with the result that the two forms are used interchangeably.

Leon is also the name of a number of geographical locations.

In the works of Harry Turtledove, Leon may refer to:

People

 * Leon, a minor character appearing in Tilting the Balance.
 * Leon Trotsky, historical Soviet leader who is referenced in a number of Turtledove's works.
 * Leon Zelkowitz, a minor character appearing in Striking the Balance.

Places

 * Leon (kingdom), a fictional kingdom referenced in Every Inch a King.