Leona

Lion, but female

Leona is a feminine given name, the female form of Leon, ultimately from the Latin word for lion.

It suggests strength or fierceness: Leona was a force to be reckoned with.

The name peaked in popularity in the early twentieth century and has seen modest revival.

lioness

pride

Satisfaction from one's achievements

predator · roar · Serengeti · feline · prowl · fierce · queen · majestic · wild · Africa

strength

power

Energy transfer rate

fierce · bold · warrior · fearless · tenacity · dominance · protector · mighty · indomitable · brave

name

Sophia

Greek-derived feminine name

Emma · Amelia · Evelyn · Elena · Serena · Ramona · Fiona · Mona · Ilona · Leonora

Categories
Opposites
gender of name

LeonaLeon

Masculine name meaning lion

Leo · Leonard · Leonardo · Lionel · Lee

etymological meaning (lion)

LeonaJonah

Bringer of misfortune

Rachel · Tabitha · Deborah

Phrases
Family

leopard, chameleon, Leo, leonine, Napoleon, Leonardo, Leonidas, Leopold

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G