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Leonora
Shining (short for Eleonora)
Origin
Greek
Used in
itesde
Origin and meaning of Leonora
Leonora is a shortened form of Eleonora, a name traditionally traced to Greek roots and read as 'luminous, shining,' a symbol of light and nobility of spirit. From the Middle Ages it spread through European courts thanks to noblewomen and queens. Made famous by several operatic heroines, it has a soft, aristocratic sound. It is found in Italy, Spain and Germanic regions; in painting the surrealist Leonora Carrington shone.
Variants around the world
How Leonora sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- Leonora Carrington— painter
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