Cleona

Cleona is a female first name that represents a Latinized version of Kleone (Κλεώνη) and can also be considered the feminine form of the name Cleon. Its direct translation is 'the honorable.'

What does the name Cleona mean?

The name Cleona is a Latinized variant of the Greek Kleone (Κλεώνη) and can also be seen as the feminine form of Cleon. It literally means 'the honorable.' The origins of the name trace back to the Ancient Greek word kléos (κλέος), which means 'fame,' 'honor,' 'rumor,' or 'report.' Additionally, Cleona is considered a variation of Cliodhna, the Irish-Celtic goddess of love and beauty. In Greek mythology, Kleone or Cleone was a Naiad. Other forms of the name include Klio, Cleo, Clio, Cleora, and Cleonie.

Where does the name Cleona come from?

Cleona is a female first name with Ancient Greek roots meaning 'the honorable.' The composition comes from the Ancient Greek kléos (κλέος), which means fame, honor, rumor, or report. The name can be found in both Irish and Latinized forms.

How do you pronounce Cleona?

Cleona is pronounced approximately as 'Kle-o-na.'

Popularity

In Germany, Cleona is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Cleona has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a ranking of 9,317 in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 9,043.

Nicknames & pet names

Cleo