What is the origin of the name Liona?

Liona is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Liona?

Liona is currently ranked #9932 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Liona?

Liona is pronounced lee-OH-nuh.

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Liona

lee-OH-nuh

Popularity

#9932

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

206

Peak Year

#19 in 2021

First Recorded

1909

Style

Strong & Bold, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern variation of 'Leona', from Latin, meaning 'lioness'.

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Leo Lia Onna Lion

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Leo Lia Onna Lion

Spelling Variations

Leona Lionna Leonah

Similar Names

Leonora Aliona Lila Lyra

Personality Traits

BraveCourageousIndependentStrong

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