Leeward
Pronunciation: [ l-EEW-erd ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,934
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Leeward
Leeward is a boy name .
Leeward is currently ranked #28,934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leeward include Lee, Leew, Leewy, Leewie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Ley, Leie, and Leekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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