What is the origin of the name Leonita?

Leonita is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Leonita?

Leonita is pronounced lee-OH-nee-tuh.

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GirlGreek

Leonita

lee-OH-nee-tuh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1930

First Recorded

1916

Style

Strong & Bold, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A feminine name derived from Leon, meaning 'lion' (Greek), and implying strength and courage.

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Leo Nita Leonie Nina

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Leo Nita Leonie Nina

Spelling Variations

Leonetta Leoneeta

Similar Names

Leonora Leona Eliona Alina

Personality Traits

CourageousIndependentDeterminedLoyal

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