Leanora Name Meaning

The name Leanora is a variant of the name Eleanor, which is of Old French origin. It is derived from the Provencal name Aliénor and ultimately from the Germanic name Alia, which means "other" or "foreign," and the Germanic words Lenja or Lenja, which means "compassion" or "light."

Famous personalities with the name Leanora or its variant, Eleanor, include Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States known for her humanitarian efforts, and Eleanor of Aquitaine, a prominent figure in medieval European history as the Queen of France and later Queen of England.