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Leona
Meaning: lioness · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Feminine of Leon, from Latin leo, 'lion'.
Famous people named Leona
- Leona Lewis (singer)
Nicknames
Leo, Onie
Variants & related names
Léonie, Leone, Leonie
Leona name art
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FAQ
What does the name Leona mean?
Leona means “lioness”. It comes from Latin.
Is Leona a popular name?
Yes — Leona has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Leona?
Leo, Onie.
What are other forms of Leona?
Léonie, Leone, Leonie.
Similar names
Nova · Emilia · Stella · Lucy · Natalie · Claire
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.