Leonora
Meaning of Leonora
Leonora is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has a rich history and can be traced back to multiple origins. The name Leonora is derived from the Greek name Eleonora, which means "light" or "torch." It has also been associated with the Latin name Eleanor, which means "mercy" or "compassion." This name has been popular across different cultures and countries, including Italy and English-speaking countries. In terms of pronunciation, it can be pronounced as lee-uh-NOR-uh in English or leh-oh-NOH-rah in Italian. Some variations of this name include Eleanor and Lenora. Over the years, Leonora has maintained a moderate level of popularity in the United States, consistently ranking between 2400 to 3400 in recent years. However, its enduring charm and elegance make it an excellent choice for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as lee-uh-NOR-uh (/liəˈnɔrə/)
Italian
- Pronunced as leh-oh-NOH-rah (/le.ɔ.ˈnɔ.ra/)
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Notable People Named Leonora
| Leonora Piper was a renowned American trance medium known for her work in Spiritualism and was the subject of extensive investigation by American and British psychic research associations in the early 20th century. |
| Mary Leonora Carrington was a British-born surrealist painter and novelist who lived most of her adult life in Mexico City and was a founding member of the women's liberation movement in Mexico. |
| Leonora Cohen was a prominent British suffragette, trade unionist, and one of the first female magistrates, known for her activism and longevity. |
| Leonora Blanche Alleyne - Leonora Blanche Lang was an English writer, editor, and translator, best known for her work on The Fairy Books series of folk and fairy tales for children. |
| Leonora Jiménez Monge is a Costa Rican beauty pageant titleholder who was the original winner of 2005 Miss Asia Pacific International but was dethroned due to her participation in Miss World 2005. She has since been involved in various promotional campaigns and activism efforts, including spearheading a successful campaign to ban shrimp trawling in Costa Rica. |
| Leonora Colmor Jepsen, also known as Leonora, is a Danish singer and former competitive figure skater who represented Denmark at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. |
| Leonora Anson, Countess of Lichfield - Leonora Mary Anson, Countess of Lichfield, is a lady-in-waiting to Anne, Princess Royal, and the former wife of the late Patrick Anson, 5th Earl of Lichfield. |
