Names related to Napoleon: Leo, Nap

Napoleon

Pronunciation: nah-POHL-ee-ən (key)

Origin of the name Napoleon:

Compound name composed from the Greek elements neapolis (new city) and leōn (lion): hence, "lion of the new city."

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