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Leona
lee-OH-nuh
Leona (name) means a female given name, the feminine form of Leo/Leon, ultimately meaning "lioness.". Example: “Her grandmother, Leona, was named after the Latin word for lion.”
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A female given name, the feminine form of Leo/Leon, ultimately meaning "lioness."
"Her grandmother, Leona, was named after the Latin word for lion."
How to use Leona
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feminine given name meaning roughly "lioness," related to Leo and Leon.
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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.
