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Lionel

Meaning

French diminutive of LÉON. A notable bearer is Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi (1987-).

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Famous People Named Lionel

Lionel Belasco

Lionel Belasco (1881 – ) was a prominent Venezuelan pianist, composer and bandleader, best known for his calypso recordings.

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Lionel Curtis

Lionel George Curtis CH (1872–1955) was a British official and author.

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Lionel Kearns

Lionel John Kearns (born February 16, 1937) is a Canadian poet and teacher He was born in Nelson, British Columbia, and attended the University of British Columbia, where he was a student of Earle.

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Lionel Corporation

Lionel Corporation was an American toy manufacturer and holding company of retailers that had been in business for over 120 years.

Lionel Luthor

Lionel Luthor is a fictional character portrayed by John Glover in the television series Smallville.

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Lionel in Other Languages

Ancient GreekLeon
Ancient GreekLeontios
Ancient GreekLeontius
ArmenianLevon
CroatianLeo
CroatianLeon
CzechLeoš
DanishLeo

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