US Popularity Rank: 3462

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Compassion; Light

The girl’s name Leonora has Greek and Arabic origins bearing the meaning “light.” A beautiful, musical selection, Leonora comes from Eleanor with connections to the name Helen. Leonora is loved across the globe, with roots in Italian and English cultures, too. After taking a step back from incredible popularity in the 1940s, Leonora is now making a tremendous comeback across the US and Europe! A chic, vintage name like Leonora will suit a bright soul like baby’s, helping them stand out from the crowd and bring light and compassion everywhere they go.