Name meaning
Leona
means “lioness”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, German, Czech, Croatian
- Spellings
- Leona · Leonie · Leontina
- Form of
- Leo
- Say it
- lee-OH-nah
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Leona is the feminine of Leon, from the Latin leo, lion. It has been used in English and German since the 19th century and is popular in Central Europe.
Roots
Feminine of Leon, from Latin leō (lion).
Where it is used
Leonie and Leontine are related.
Leona name FAQ
What does the name Leona mean?
Leona means “lioness”. Feminine of Leon, from Latin leō (lion).
Where does the name Leona come from?
Leona is of Latin origin. Today it is used in English, German, Czech, Croatian families.
How do you pronounce Leona?
Leona is usually pronounced lee-OH-nah.
Is Leona a boy's or a girl's name?
Leona is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Leona?
Related spellings and forms include Leonie, Leontina.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.