Leonna
Meaning of Leonna
Leonna traces its roots to the Latin leon- (“lion”) and emerged as a feminine elaboration of the classical Leona, carrying connotations of courage and nobility. Pronounced lee-AH-nuh in English and lee-OH-nah in Italian, the name has held a modest yet steady presence in the United States since the mid-20th century. After first appearing in national records in the 1940s, Leonna saw peak interest in the early 1980s—reaching a rank near 760—before settling into the lower 900s in recent years: in 2024, 30 newborns received the name, placing it at 920th. While never widespread, its consistent ranking reflects a niche appeal, particularly among families drawn to Latin heritage and names that blend classical resonance with contemporary sensibility.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as lee-AH-nuh (/liːˈanə/)
Italian
- Pronunced as lee-OH-nah (/liːoˈna/)
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