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Leona

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Name — A female given name, the feminine form of Leo/Leon, ultimately meaning "lioness."

Etymology

From Latin leo ("lion"), via the masculine name Leon, feminised as Leona.

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What does “Leona” mean?

The word “Leona” means a female given name, the feminine form of Leo/Leon, ultimately meaning "lioness.". In plain terms, a feminine given name meaning roughly "lioness," related to Leo and Leon.

How do you pronounce “Leona”?

“Leona” is pronounced lee-OH-nuh (/liˈoʊnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Leona” in a sentence?

Here is “Leona” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother, Leona, was named after the Latin word for lion.”

What part of speech is “Leona”?

“Leona” is a name.

Where does the word “Leona” come from?

The word “Leona” comes from Latin. From Latin leo ("lion"), via the masculine name Leon, feminised as Leona.

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