Light
Pronunciation: LAY-oh-nee
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Léonie is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Light". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: LAY-oh-nee. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Λεονίη
Λέων, φως και σωτηρία Θεού
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
LAY-oh-nee
IPA
/leɪˈoʊni/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Léonie du Gué in the 16th century was a French nun and mystic. She was born in 1522 in the diocese of Tours and entered the Poor Clares convent in Angers. In her visions and ecstatic experiences, she described herself as the bride of Christ and was known as ‘The Bride of Jesus’. She died in 1568.
16th century
Léonie Martin in the 20th century was a French Catholic laywoman known for her mystical experiences. Born in 1873 in Alençon, Normandy, she is best known for her visions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and for her spiritual direction of Thérèse of Lisieux. She died in 1941.
20th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Léonie
Léonie means 'lion-like' or 'God is my light'
ליאוני
אלוהים הוא אור ה' וישועתי
Λεονίη
Λέων, φως και σωτηρία Θεού
Leonia
Deus est lux mea et salus
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