Leoba Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEE-oh-bah / ˈliː.oʊ.bə

Old English; Germanic

Meaning

Old English: 'beloved'; Germanic: 'lion'

Historical & Cultural Background

Leoba is derived from the Old English name Leof, meaning 'beloved'. It has roots in Germanic languages, where it is associated with strength and bravery, as indicated by its connection to the word for 'lion'. The name has historical significance in Anglo-Saxon England, particularly due to Saint Leoba, an abbess and missionary in the 8th century. The name has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history.

Trend Summary

Leoba is not commonly used in contemporary naming trends.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Leobah
  • Leob
  • Leoba

International Variants

  • Leoba (German)
  • Leobah (German)

Famous people named Leoba

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Fictional characters named Leoba

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leoba was first seen in the United States in 1930. Leoba has ranked as high as #885 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Leoba has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leoba

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19305