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Leona

lee-OH-nə

Popularity

#488

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

112,894

Peak Year

#3,346 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Strong & Bold, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Leona is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the word *leo*, meaning "lion."

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Leona Lewis

    British singer, songwriter, and actress.

  • Leona Helmsley

    American businesswoman and real estate investor.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongBraveIndependentConfident

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