Leyre

Leyre is a feminine first name that is common in both Catalonia and Spain. It represents a form of the name Leire and translates to 'the legionary woman.'

What does the name Leyre mean?

The first name Leyre has its roots in the Catalan and Spanish languages and is a variant of Leire. The direct translation is 'the legionary woman.' The name derives from the Latin term legiōnārius, which means 'the legionary' and indicates belonging to a legion. Additionally, there is a reference to a mountain in Navarra, Spain, where the historic monastery San Salvador de Leyre is located. The name is also associated with a figure of a virgin from Navarra. Other variants include Leira, Laira, and Lairane.

Where does the name Leyre come from?

Leyre is a feminine first name with Latin origins, carrying the meaning 'the legionary.' The Latin

How do you pronounce Leyre?

Leyre is pronounced approximately like 'Leire,' with the stressed 'ey' as in 'Hey.'

When is the name day of Leyre?

The name day for Leyre is celebrated on July 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Leyre is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2011, reaching 2,438th place. Over the past ten years, Leyre has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 5,457th in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,099th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ley / Leyley

Famous people

• Leyre Morlans (Spanish skier)