Leonora name meaning

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Provençal and Old Greek

Usage: English, German, Italian, Albanian, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: le(o)-no-ra

Meaning: Torch, Compassion, From Helen, Bright, Shining One, Foreign and The Other

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What does Leonora mean?

Durable and Illustrous Leonora principally is used in Norwegian, Italian, English, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Albanian and German is originated from Old Provençal and Old Greek and a baby girl name, meaning of Leonora is "Torch, Variant of Eleanor, From Helen, Bright, Shining One, Foreign or The Other".

Leonora is a variation of admired and perennial Eleonore. Eleonore is variation of darling and enduring Eleonora. Eleonore is a derivation of Eleanor. Of Arabic, French and Old Provençal origin, Well-Liked and Evergreen Eleonore, Eleonore means "Shining, God is My Light and the Other".

Leonora is form of long standing and commonly accepted Eleonora. Eleonora is Polish, English and Dutch equivalent of Eleanor. Also Eleonora is Polish and Spanish form of Helen. Of Old Provençal and French origin, Cherished and Evergreen Eleonora, Eleonora means "Shining Light and Strange".

Leonora is form of long standing and trendy Lenore. Lenore is form of timeless and customary Leonore. Also Lenore is a variation of admired and venerable Helen. Lenore is short version of Eleanor.

Originated from Old Provençal and Old Greek, Famous and Perennial Lenore is used specifically in English, Lenore means "Pity and Light".

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How do I pronounce Leonora?

The three syllabled name Leonora is commonly pronounced as le(o)-no-ra.

Variants of Leonora

Alienor, Leonorah, Eleonore, Lenore, Eleonora, Eleonor, Leonore, Helen, Lanora, Eleanor, Elenora, Elna, Eléonore, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Helene, Aleanor, Aline, Elenore, Ellna, Helena, Elina

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How popular is the name Leonora?

A common name in United States with over 6913 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Currently the name is rising, in 1880, 138 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 309th position.

Moreover, the name has been to Leonora is a familiar baby name in Denmark, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names. Recently in 2019, 72 babies were given Leonora and it reached its peak ranking, 48 on girl names chart.

Leonora is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 1170th when 29 girls were named Leonora.

Over 280 people have been named Leonora in England and Wales. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 183 on girl names chart when 42 babies were named Leonora.

Over 375 babies in Switzerland have been named Leonora.

Leonora is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it had been in use since 1966 and achieved its top ranking of 321 in 1975.

During its 43 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 700 girl names. Over 249 people have been named Leonora in France. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2006.

Leonora is a rare baby name in Denmark where it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Leonora is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Brazil, Ukraine, Angola and Albania. According to our findings, over 180000 babies have been named Leonora globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	2916	56
2017	3367	46
2016	3154	51
2015	3383	47
2014	3130	52

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Leonora in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	42	1249	2150
	0	0	0	299

What numerology tells about Leonora?

Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive. Change yourself completely. Be more open-minded and ready to learn new things. Be the living proof to those who ignored you, they need to realize you were right this whole time. Some would say that you are cold-hearted and insensitive but the truth is that you are the most sensitive person. You are hard to figure. Express your anger in order to clean your soul from the negative energy.

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Cristoforo - Of Old Greek origin, Cristoforo bestowed upon boys, Cristoforo means "Carrying Christ, He who Holds Christ in his Heart or Who Carries the Christ" is mainly used in English and Italian
Riah - Famous unisex name Riah is originated from Spanish and Old Greek is used largely in English language. Riah is English form of Rhea. Also Riah is equivalent of Ria in English language

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Famous people named Leonora

Leonora Christina Ulfeldt, daughter of King Christian IV of Denmark and wife of Steward of the Realm
Leonora Anson, Countess of Lichfield, a daughter of Robert Grosvenor
Leonora Braham, English opera singer and actress primarily known as the creator of principal soprano roles
Leonora Sanvitale, noblewoman and singer at the Este court at Ferrara
Leonora Duarte, Flemish composer and musician, born in Antwerp
Leonora Baroni, Italian singer, theorbist, lutenist, viol player
Leonora O'Reilly, American feminist, suffragist
Leonora Carrington, English artist, surrealist painter, and novelist

Leonora Jakupi, Albanian Kosovar singer
Leonora Jiménez, Costa Rican beauty pageant titleholder and the original winner of 2005 Miss Asia Pacific International
Leonora von Ottinger, American silent film and stage actress
Leonora Ainsworth, American "scenarist" or screenwriter for studio films produced at various locations
Leonora Hornblow in Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies as
Leonora Balcarce in La Ciénaga as Actress
Leonora Ruffo in I vitelloni as Actress
Leonora Scelfo in Scream as Actress
Leonora Amar is noted for her acting in movie Veneno
In 1933 drama movie, The Constant Nymph, Leonora Corbett played Florence Churchill.
In 1979, Leonora Fani characterized the role of Flavia in crime and horror flick Giallo a Venezia.

In 1915 comedy film, What Happened to Jones, Leonora Morgan played Cissy.
Leonora Ramírez portrayed the main role of N in 1993 crime and drama movie Tragedia en Waco, Texas.