Leona

Leona Meaning & Origin

About Leona
The name Leona is of Latin origin and means "lioness." It is derived from the Latin word "leo," which means lion. Leona is a strong and powerful name that symbolizes courage, bravery, and leadership. It is often associated with qualities such as independence, determination, and fierceness, reflecting the characteristics of a lioness.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Leona are female.

Leona Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 OW0 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlioʊnΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Leona in Braille

Here's how to represent Leona in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Leona in braille

How to Spell the Name Leona in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Leona using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Leona in sign language

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