Girl name
Leony name meaning
“lioness”
Leony is a feminine name commonly linked to “lioness” through the European name Leonie, a feminine form of Leon. Leon is rooted in Greek leōn, meaning “lion.” Leony is a spelling variant associated with this name, and Leoni is another related spelling given for it.
What does Leony mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Leony
Probably an adaptation of European Leonie, a feminine form of Leon, rooted in Greek leōn, lion. Leony is a spelling variant.
Name combinations with Leony
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Leony, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Leony: lioness
- Verawaty: woman of faith or truth
- Desti: born in December
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Meaning of each word
- Leony: lioness
- Ditya: sun
- Sartika: meaningful, successful
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Leony Indriyanti
Meaning of each word
- Leony: lioness
- Indriyanti: sensory faculties
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Meaning of each word
- Indriana: associated with Indra
- Leony: lioness
- Tyas: heart, inner self
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Leony Novianti
Meaning of each word
- Leony: lioness
- Novianti: associated with November
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Meaning of each word
- Leony: lioness
- Novianti: associated with November
- Dwiyani: second
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How to pronounce Leony
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦺꦲꦺꦴꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮨᮇᮔᮤ |
Is Leony a girl’s name?
Yes, Leony is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Leony ranks #2,209 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Leony
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Leony
- Leony V. H. · b. 1987
- Leony Lidya · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Leony
What is the meaning of Leony?
Leony means lioness. Probably an adaptation of European Leonie, a feminine form of Leon, rooted in Greek leōn, lion. Leony is a spelling variant.
Is Leony a girl’s name?
Yes, Leony is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Leony?
Leony is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Leony have?
Leony has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Leony?
Leony ranks #2,209 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Leony?
Other spellings: Leoni.
What full names go well with Leony?
Some ideas: Leony Verawaty Desti; Leony Ditya Sartika; Leony Indriyanti.
Famous people named Leony?
Notable people named Leony include Leony V. H., Leony Lidya.
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