Message: "Re: What does the name Leonisa mean?"

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[Facts] Re: What does the name Leonisa mean?

by ari.

12/12/2021, 3:42 AM

Like the lingerie brand? Presumably an elaboration of Leon.

- Dorchadas (Lucille) +2

12/12/2021, 2:10 PM

Indeed. It could also have been based on (or inspired by) the Italian word leonessa meaning "lioness":

- I like old names

12/16/2021, 9:49 PM

Thanks! :)

- Felie

12/13/2021, 11:18 AM

I agree.
In Italian lioness is leonessa, in Spanish is leona, in Portuguese leoa and in French lionne.

The Italian form is similar to Leonisa.

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