Leonina

Leonina is a diminutive form of the name Leona, which is the female counterpart of Leon. The origin of the name is the Ancient Greek word 'leon', meaning 'lion', as well as the Latin 'leo', also meaning 'lion'. Since Leonina is a pet form, it is interpreted as 'the little lioness'.

What does the name Leonina mean?

The name Leonina is a diminutive variant of Leona, derived from the Ancient Greek 'leon' and the Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion'. As a pet form, Leonina carries the meaning 'the little lioness'. In Germany, Leonina is a rather rare girl's name, primarily found in Brazil. Related names include Leonelle, Leonia, Leoni, Leonie, Leonilla, Leonille, Leontine, Leony, Liona, Loana, and Lona.

Where does the name Leonina come from?

Leonina has its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin and means 'the lioness'. The Ancient Greek word 'leon' stands for 'the lion', while 'leo' in Latin also means 'the lion'. The name is particularly used in Brazilian contexts.

How do you pronounce Leonina?

Le-o-ni-na

When is the name day of Leonina?

The name day for Leonina is celebrated on April 19, June 12, August 12, and November 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Leonina is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name had its best ranking in 2019, when it reached 4,068th place. Over the last ten years, Leonina has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 10-year statistic ranking of 8,310th. From 2010 to 2024, the name is ranked 9,958th.