Leontina
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Leontina
Leontina is a french girl's name meaning "Rooted in the name Leon, this feminine form describes one who is like a lion or represents a shining light.".
Leontina is a girl name of french origin meaning "Rooted in the name Leon, this feminine form describes one who is like a lion or represents a shining light.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.
- Origin
- french
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Rooted in the name Leon, this feminine form describes one who is like a lion or represents a shining light.
Popularity
Quick answers about Leontina
What does Leontina mean?
Leontina is a girl name of french origin meaning "Rooted in the name Leon, this feminine form describes one who is like a lion or represents a shining light.".
Is Leontina a rare name?
Yes. Leontina does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Leontina
Leontina means "Rooted in the name Leon, this feminine form describes one who is like a lion or represents a shining light." — these names share that spirit.
- Eleanor — "Bright, shining light" (greek)
- Ellie — "Bright shining light" (english)
- Michael — "Who is like God?" (hebrew)
- Ava — "Like a bird, life" (latin)
- Charlotte — "Free woman, petite and feminine" (french)
- Lucas — "Bringer of light" (greek)
- Ella — "Light; all" (english)
- Luke — "Light-giving, luminous" (greek)
Questions parents ask about Leontina
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