Names Categorized "ends in -ona"

Aerona is a Welsh feminine given name, functioning as a variant of Aeron. The name Aeron itself derives from either the River Aeron in Ceredigion, Wales, which takes its name from the hypothetical Celtic goddess Agrona,...

Agrona is a reconstructed name from Proto-Celtic *agronā, meaning "battle" or "slaughter" (from the root *agro-). According to linguistic theories, particularly those of Scottish scholar William J. Watson in his 1926 wor...

Alastríona is the Irish feminine form of Alastar, the Irish Gaelic form of Alexander. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning “defending men” from ἀλέξω (alexo, “to defend”) and ἀνήρ (...

Aldona is a Lithuanian and Polish feminine given name with an essentially opaque meaning. The origin of the name, spoken as [al-'dɔ-na] in Lithuanian and in Polish, is ultimately uncertain; competing theories point to an...

EtymologyAliona is an alternate transcription of the Russian name Аляёна (Alyona) or the Ukrainian name Альона (Alyona). Its roots trace back through the diminutive Alyona to the Russian Yelena, which is a form of the Gr...

Alona is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, functioning as the direct feminine form of Alon, a name that means "oak tree" in Hebrew. The root element alon reflects strength, endurance, and nobility, qualities tradit...

Alyona (Russian: Алёна) is a Russian and Ukrainian female given name. Originally a diminutive of Yelena, the Russian form of Helen, it has since become an independent name in its own right. The name roots trace back to t...

Angerona is an ancient Roman goddess whose name and cult reflect themes of silence, secrecy, and the winter solstice. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is possibly derived from Latin angor meaning "strangulation,...

Anona is an English female given name of uncertain origin. It was possibly inspired by an American song of the same name written in 1903 by Vivian Grey and recorded by banjoist Vess Ossman. The lyrics tell the story of a...

EtymologyBellona is a name derived from Latin bello meaning "to fight." In Roman mythology, Bellona was the goddess of war, often depicted as a companion or sister of Mars. Her name is directly linked to the Latin word f...

Cairistìona is the Scottish Gaelic feminine given name equivalent to Christina. It originates in the Scottish Highlands and means “a Christian.” The name is a Gaelic form derived from Christiana, the Latin feminine versi...

Caitrìona is the Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine. The name Katherine has a complex and debated etymology, likely deriving from the Greek Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine). Possible roots include the Greek word ἑκάτερος (hekatero...

Caitríona is an Irish feminine given name, the Gaelic form of Katherine. It is pronounced roughly as "ka-TREE-na" (with a slender first vowel typical of Irish), while its Anglicised variant Catriona is more common in Sco...

Etymology and Origin Catriona is a feminine given name in English, derived as an Anglicized form of the Irish Caitríona or Scottish Gaelic Caitrìona, both of which are Celtic variants of Katherine. The ultimate root is t...

Clíona is a feminine Irish name derived as a variant of Clíodhna, an ancient name of uncertain etymology. In Irish mythology, Clíodhna is a goddess of love and beauty, often described as a Queen of the Banshees of the Tu...

Corona is a feminine given name of Latin, Italian, and Spanish origin, meaning "crown." The name ultimately derives from the Latin corona, and the same word entered Italian and Spanish with the identical meaning. In a re...

Desdemona is a feminine given name derived from Greek δυσδαίμων (dysdaimon), meaning "ill-fated." The name is best known as the tragic heroine of William Shakespeare's play Othello (ca. 1601–1604). According to the play,...

Dona is a variant of the name Donna, which itself derives from the Italian word meaning "lady." While Donna became popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, Dona emerged as an alternative spelling, s...

Etymology and OriginDurdona is a feminine given name of Uzbek origin, meaning "pearl." The name derives from the Uzbek word durdona, which itself comes from Arabic durr (pearl) plus the Persian suffix -dāna (meaning "see...

Egzona is an Albanian feminine given name. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Egzon. Both names are of Albanian origin and derive from the verb gëzoj, meaning “to enjoy” or “to rejoice.” As such, Egzona can be...

Elona is an Albanian female given name, possibly a form of Ilona. The name Ilona itself has roots in the Old Hungarian form of Helen, derived from the Greek Helene, which may mean "torch," "corposant," or be connected to...

Etymology & OriginsEpona is a feminine name derived from the Gaulish word epos, meaning "horse," combined with the divine or augmentative suffix -on, giving the sense of "great mare" or "divine horse." The name is rooted...

Farzona is the Tajik female form of the Persian name Farzaneh, ultimately derived from Persian farzān meaning "wise, intelligent." The name carries connotations of wisdom and discernment across Persian-influenced culture...

Fíona is an Irish feminine given name derived from the Irish word fíon, meaning "wine." The name thus carries connotations of festivity, abundance, and the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, where wine has historically b...

Fiona is a feminine given name of Gaelic origins, primarily used in English and Scottish contexts. It is the feminine form of Fionn, which itself derives from the Old Irish name Finn, rooted in the finn element meaning "...

Frona is an English feminine given name, typically used as a short form or Diminutive of Sophronia, though it may occasionally stand alone. The name is rooted in the ancient Greek name Sophronia, which derives from the m...

Giona is the Italian form of Jonah, a name that traces its roots to the Hebrew יוֹנָה (Yona) meaning "dove". This biblical name belongs to the prophet who was swallowed by a great fish, as recounted in the Old Testament...

Ilona is a feminine given name used predominantly in Hungary, Finland, and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe. It is the Hungarian form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek Helene (Ἑλένη), meaning "torch"...

Imona is the Uzbek feminine form of Iman, a name derived from the Arabic root ʾamuna, meaning "to be faithful." In Uzbek, it has become specifically feminine, reflecting the name's semantic core of faith and belief.Etymo...

Iona 1 is a feminine given name derived from the name of the island of Iona off the west coast of Scotland. The island's name is of Old Norse origin, ultimately from the word ey meaning "island." Iona is famously associa...

Iona is the form of Jonah used in the Latin Old Testament, as well as the Russian and Georgian form. Derived from the Hebrew name Yona, meaning "dove," Iona appears in the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, and...

Ivona is a Slavic variant of the female given name Yvonne, used in Croatian, Czech, Macedonian, Serbian, and Slovak. It reflects the adaptation of a French name into the phonological and orthographic patterns of Slavic l...

Iwona is the Polish feminine form of the French name Yvon, which itself originated as a medieval diminutive of Yves. Like its French counterpart Yvonne, Iwona carries the longstanding meaning associated with the yew tree...

Jehona is an Albanian feminine given name derived from the Albanian word jehonë, meaning "echo." The name evokes the natural phenomenon of sound reverberating, symbolizing resonance, beauty, or a lingering presence. It i...

Joona is a Finnish given name, derived as a form of the biblical name Jonah. The name ultimately comes from the Hebrew יוֹנָה (Yona), meaning "dove." In the Old Testament, Jonah is the prophet who was swallowed by a grea...

Katriona is a variant of Catriona, the Anglicized form of the Irish Caitríona or Scottish Gaelic Caitrìona. Ultimately, these names derive from Katherine, a name of uncertain etymology that has been associated with Greek...

Latona is the Latin form of ⟨a href="/name/leto" class="nl">Leto⟨/a⟩. In Roman mythology, she was the goddess of childhood, motherhood, and modesty, often identified with her Greek counterpart Leto. The name is derived f...

Leona is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word leo meaning “lion.” It is the feminine form of Leon, which itself originates from the Greek λέων (léon, “lion”) and was merged with the Latin cognate Leo during...

Madona is the Georgian form of Madonna, an Italian title meaning "my lady" used for the Virgin Mary. The name most famously belongs to the American entertainer Madonna Ciccone (born 1958). In Georgian culture, the name a...

Marijona is a Lithuanian feminine given name, equivalent to English Marion. It is derived from the Latin name Marianus, which itself originates from the Roman family name Marius. The root, Marius, is of uncertain etymolo...

Etymology and OriginMariona is a Catalan diminutive of Maria, a name of Hebrew origin derived from Mary, traditionally meaning "bitter" or "beloved." In Catalan-speaking regions, Mariona is a common affectionate and fami...

Matrona is a name of Celtic origin, meaning "great mother," derived from the Celtic root *mātīr ('mother') combined with the divine or augmentative suffix -on. This name belongs to a Gaulish and Brythonic mother goddess,...

Matrona 1 is a feminine given name derived from Late Latin, meaning "lady," itself a derivative of Latin mater "mother." The name was borne by three early Christian saints, cementing its place in hagiographic tradition....

Matryona is a Russian feminine given name, a variant of Matrona. The name Matrona derives from Late Latin matrona meaning "lady", ultimately from Latin mater "mother". This root gives the name a sense of matronly dignity...

Meiriona is the feminine form of the Welsh name Meirion, which itself derives from the name of the historic Welsh county of Meirionnydd. Meirionnydd, once part of the kingdom of Gwynedd, is thought to trace back to the L...

Mona 3 is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Moná (منى), more commonly rendered as Muna. This feminine name is deeply rooted in Arabic linguistics and culture, carrying the evocative meaning of "wishes" or "d...

Mona is a Scandinavian short form of Monica, used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. The name Monica itself has uncertain origins, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. In the 4th century, a North African saint nam...

Mona is a feminine given name with multiple origins and associations. In English and Irish contexts, it is primarily an anglicized form of the Irish name Muadhnait, which itself derives from the Old Irish poetic word mua...

Nona is the Georgian form of Nonna, a name with ancient Christian roots. Nonna itself derives from Nonnos, a name of uncertain etymology, likely of Egyptian or Semitic origin. Nonnos was borne by a 4th-century Egyptian m...

Nona is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from nonus, meaning "ninth." In ancient Roman religion, Nona was a goddess of pregnancy, specifically associated with the ninth month of gestation. Her name directly...

Nona is a feminine name with two distinct origins. First, it is the feminine form of the rare Roman praenomen Nonus, meaning “ninth” in Latin. Second, Nona saw use in 19th-century England, where it was derived directly f...

Nonna is a Russian feminine name derived from Nonnos. This was the name of a 4th-century saint from Nazianzus in Cappadocia. She was the mother of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, a renowned theologian and Church Father of th...

Ona is the Lithuanian form of the name Anna, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." In Lithuanian, Ona (pronounced OH-nah) has been used for centuries and remains a traditional g...

Ona is a feminine Catalan given name, used as a short form of Mariona. In addition to its use as a diminutive, Ona coincides with the Catalan word for “wave” (ona), which also serves as its primary meaning. The double as...

Onalerona is a feminine given name used in Sotho and Tswana cultures. The name means "he is with us" in both Tswana and Sotho, two closely related Bantu languages spoken in Southern Africa. The meaning is religiously and...

Oona is a feminine given name most commonly used in Finland and Ireland. It is primarily an anglicized form of the Irish name Úna, while also functioning as a Finnish form directly derived from the same Irish source. The...

Verona is a feminine given name derived from the name of the city in northern Italy. The city's name has uncertain origins; it may come from the Celtic roots *wernā meaning "alder" and *magos meaning "field" or "plain."...