Name:
Leonor
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek, Portuguese, Spanish
Meaning:
Leonor is a Portuguese and Spanish variant of Eleonor. Eleanor most likely originates in Greek language and means "sympathy, compassion". Some sources also suggest a Latin origin and the meaning "one who heals". Eleanor was the name of several queens, as well as princesses. The most famous bearer in history was probably Eleanor of Aquitaine, the queen consort of France and England in the 12th century. More recently, the name was popularized by Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States.
Pronunciation:
leh-aw-NAWR
The Five Elements:
Wood
Famous Leonor:
Leonor Beleza : politician
Leonor Fini : painter