Leona: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a lioness”

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لیونا

Leona

Leona (لیونا, Latin Leona) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a lioness”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Leo.

Leona at a glance

Meaning: a lioness
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: lee-oh-nuh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: L · ل

Meaning of Leona

In English: a lioness
اردو میں معنی: شیرنی

Origin and history of Leona

From Feminine of Latin leo, meaning 'a lioness'.

Base wordFeminine of Latin leo

How to say and write Leona

Say it: lee-oh-nuh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Leona
Urdu: لیونا
Original script: Leona
Other spellings: Leonie
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Leona

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Leona.

Names like Leona

Names that sound like Leona

Questions about the name Leona

What does the name Leona mean?

Leona means “a lioness”. In Urdu: شیرنی. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Leona a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Leona is a girl’s name.

Is Leona a Christian name?

Yes. Leona is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Feminine of Latin leo, meaning 'a lioness'.

How do you pronounce Leona?

Say it “lee-oh-nuh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Leona in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Leona is written لیونا. In its original script: Leona.

What are other spellings of Leona?

Leona is also spelled Leonie.

Is the meaning of Leona verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.