Leona
Female nameLatin
✨ Meaning
Leona is the feminine form of Leo, from the Latin 'leo,' meaning lion. Where the masculine name is brisk and closed, the feminine ending opens it into three syllables and softens the sound without softening the sense. It sits alongside Leonie, Leonora and Leontine in a family of feminine lion names that European languages developed independently of one another.
🌍 Origin
Leona came into use in the nineteenth century in English, German and Czech-speaking communities and was reasonably common in the United States in the early twentieth century before fading. It has begun to attract attention again as parents return to vintage names ending in -a, and it is well known internationally through British music.
⭐ Famous People Named Leona
- Leona Lewis
- Leona Helmsley
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Leona mean?
Leona means 'lioness,' the feminine form of Leo from the Latin 'leo.'
What names are related to Leona?
Leonie, Leonora, Leontine and the masculine Leo, Leon, Leonard and Lionel all come from the same Latin root.
How is Leona pronounced?
In English it is lee-OH-nah. German and Czech speakers say leh-OH-nah.