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Lionel

American  
[lahy-uh-nl] / ˈlaɪ ə nl /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Leon.


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The news was revealed on “American Idol” by Lionel Richie, a judge on the TV talent show who was himself inducted into the hall in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Lionel Messi’s arrival made Inter Miami the MLS’s most valuable team and helped spur a $1 billion Miami Freedom Park project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The city is also serving as a base camp for the most teams of any host, including top-ranked England and Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Arteta has previously hinted at comparisons between Dowman's ability and one of the world's best ever players Lionel Messi, and the youngster continues to impress whenever he is in the side.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

One of the reasons that I’ve especially admired some of them, like Lionel Hampton and Sidney Poiter, among others, is that they have kept their natural hair and fought to the top.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey