Leona \le(o)-na\ as a girl's name is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Leona is "lion". Feminine form of Leon. American version; L?ie (see Leonie) is the French form more popular in Europe. The notoriety of Leona Helmsey has probably made the name less popular.

Leona has 11 variant forms: Leeona, Leeowna, Leoine, Leola, Leone, Leonelle, Leonia, Leonie, Leontine, Leontyne and Leowna.

For more information, see also the related name Loni.

Baby names that sound like Leona are Lena, Leana, Leena, Leyna, Leina, Lenna, Leoni and Lona.