Leonilda
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Leonilda
Leonilda is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements "leon" (lion) and "hild" (battle), meaning "lion battle" or "brave lioness." The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval European nobility and Christian traditions.
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Etymology
Leonilda is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements "leon" (lion) and "hild" (battle), meaning "lion battle" or "brave lioness." The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical roots in medieval European nobility and Christian traditions.
Leonilda currently ranks #7,333 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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