The spelling of the name "Leonhard" is tricky because of the unique combination of letters. It's pronounced /ˈleɔnhɑrt/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the first syllable. The "o" sound is represented by "on," and the "h" is silent. The "a" is pronounced like in the word "father," and the "r" sound is pronounced at the end. Some may find it challenging to spell the name correctly due to its uncommon combination of letters, but with pronunciation guidance and practice, it can be mastered.
The name "Leonhard" is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old High German name "Leonhart", which is composed of the elements "Leōn", meaning "lion", and "hart", meaning "brave" or "hardy". Thus, the name "Leonhard" can be roughly translated as "brave as a lion".