Lion strength
Pronunciation: leh-oh-NEE-lah
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Leonilla is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Lion strength". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: leh-oh-NEE-lah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Λεονίλλα
η λέοντος θυγάτηρ
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
leh-oh-NEE-lah
IPA
/ˌliːəˈnɪlə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Topaz
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
A 16th-century Italian saint named Leonilla da Crissolo is venerated by the Catholic Church. She was born in the Lombardy region of Italy around 1522 and lived as a hermit in the wilderness near the town of Varallo. She was known for her austere lifestyle and deep spirituality. Leonilla died in 1560 and was canonized in 1607.
16th century
Another Leonilla, a Spanish nun and mystic, lived in the 17th century. She was born in Extremadura, Spain, and entered the Discalced Carmelite convent in Seville. Leonilla was known for her ecstatic visions and her profound understanding of the spiritual life. She died in 1651 and was beatified in 1734.
17th century
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Leonilla
lioness or daughter of lion
לאונילה
שם נוצרי משמעותי לבת
Λεονίλλα
η λέοντος θυγάτηρ
Leonilla
filia leonis
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