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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources
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Leona f. A derivative of Latin leo, Ancient Greek λέων 'lion'.

Cf. Lea.

Italy
Latin
◑ 1522x1532 Lionecta (nom) DSF p. 52, 30
Switzerland
Latin
● 14thCx1478 Leona (nom) Ob-SPVn (61)
Cite as: S.L. Uckelman. "Leona". In S.L. Uckelman, ed. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edition 2020, no. 1. http://dmnes.org/2020/1/name/Leona.