/ˈliːəpɔːld/ LEE-uh-pawld

Definitions

1. noun

A king of the Belgians from 1831 to 1865, famous for his liberal reforms and the founding of the International Red Cross movement. A male given name.

“Leopold II, King of the Belgians, supported the Congo Free State.”

2. proper noun

A state in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, named after King Leopold II of Belgium.

“The Leopold Region is known for its dense forests and diverse wildlife.”

3. male given name

A masculine given name, derived from the Germanic words ‘leu’ and ‘bold’, meaning ‘brave people’.

“Leopold is a popular name in Germany and Austria.”