Leona

The meaning of Leona is taken from the Latin word for ‘lioness’. In the Hebrew language, the name means 'solidarity' and is used to refer to the strength and valour of a woman. Though it was not a common name, it increased in popularity due to the British pop singer Leona Louise Lewis, who rose to fame after winning 'The X-Factor'. Another famous figure with the name is Leona Libby, who was the youngest female physicist on the Manhattan Project.