Leonor
Meaning of Leonor
Leonor is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. It has Spanish origins and is derived from the name Eleonora, which means "light" or "bright." The English pronunciation of Leonor is lee-uh-NOR, while the Spanish pronunciation is leh-oh-NOR. This name also has variations such as Leonora and Lenore. In terms of popularity, Leonor has been consistently chosen by parents in the United States over the years. While it may not be among the most common names, it maintains a steady presence with a ranking that ranges from around 1300 to 3000. With its rich history and timeless charm, Leonor is an excellent choice for any little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as lee-uh-NOR (/liˈənər/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as leh-oh-NOR (/leˈonoɾ/)
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Notable People Named Leonor
| Leonor de Almeida Portugal, Marquise of Alorna - D. Leonor de Almeida Portugal, also known as Alcipe, was a prominent Portuguese noblewoman, painter, and poet known for her influence in the Neoclassical and proto-Romantic literary scene. |
| Leonor Watling - Leonor Elizabeth Ceballos Watling is a Spanish film actress and singer. |
| Leonor Espinosa De La Ossa, also known as 'Leo', is a renowned Colombian chef known for her innovative fusion of traditional and modern Colombian cuisine at her Bogotá restaurant, Leo Cocina y Cava, and has gained international recognition for her culinary expertise. |
| Leonor Cecotto, a prominent 20th-century Latin American painter and engraver, was born in Argentina and later became a renowned artist in Paraguay, known for her paintings and xylographs. |
| Leonor Magdalena Varela Palma is a Chilean actress known for her roles in the television film Cleopatra and the Marvel Comics film Blade II. |
| Leonor Gonzalez Mina, also known as "la Negra Grande de Colombia", is a prominent Afro-Colombian musician and actress known for her work in various genres of Colombian music, including cumbia, bolero, pasillo, and bambuco, with popular songs like "Mi Buenaventura" and "Yo Me Llamo Cumbia". |
| Leonor Kretzer Sullivan was the first woman from Missouri to serve in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat. |
| Leonor Teles - Leonor Diogo Vitorino Teles is a Portuguese filmmaker known for her impactful work in the film industry. |
| Leonor Martínez Villada - Leonor María Martínez Villada is an Argentine politician and National Deputy representing Córdoba since 2015, affiliated with the Civic Coalition ARI. |
| Leonor Curicuillor, a princess of the Inca Empire. |
| Leonor Silveira is a renowned Portuguese film actress known for her collaborations with director Manoel de Oliveira. |
| Leonor Bonilla is a Mexican actress known for her roles in Rojo Amanecer, Mujer, casos de la vida real, and Cicatrices. |
| Leonor Manso is a prolific Argentinian actress with over 70 film appearances and directing credits to her name, known for her marriages to fellow actors Antonio Grimau and Patricio Contreras. |
| Leonor Angelica Espinoza Carranza is a Peruvian parataekwondo practitioner who won the gold medal in the 49 kg category at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. |
| Leonor Poeiras is a well-known Portuguese television presenter. |
