Leona
Meaning of Leona
Leona is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has both English and German pronunciations, with the English pronunciation being lee-OH-nuh and the German pronunciation being LAY-o-nah. This name also has variations such as Leonie and Leonora, giving parents options to choose from while still maintaining the essence of the name. In terms of popularity, Leona has seen fluctuations over the years in the United States. While it reached its peak in 1946 when it was ranked 245th most popular, it has remained consistently in the top 1000 names for several decades. In recent years, Leona has been chosen by around 500-600 parents each year, showing that it continues to be loved by many families. With its elegant sound and rich history, Leona is a name that will surely stand the test of time.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as LAY-o-nah (/ˈle.o.na/)
English
- Pronunced as lee-OH-nuh (/li.ˈo.nə/)
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Notable People Named Leona
| Leona Lewis is a British singer, songwriter, actress, and model who gained fame after winning The X Factor in 2006 and breaking world records with her debut single. |
| Leona Aglukkaq is a Canadian politician who was the first Inuk woman to serve in cabinet and served as a Member of Parliament for Nunavut. |
| Leona Philippo, a Canadian-born Dutch singer-songwriter of Jamaican origin, rose to fame after winning season 3 of The Voice of Holland in 2012 and is also known as Leona. |
| Leona Kvasnicová - Leona "Qaša" Kvasnicová is a renowned Czech dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher, and is also the sister of DJ Lucca. |
