Leontyne - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Leontyne \

is pronounced LEE-'n-teen, LAY-'n-teen. It is of French origin. Feminine form of Leon, made familiar by opera celebrity Leontyne Price.

Leontyne has 2 variant forms: Leontina and Leontine.

For more information, see also the related name Leona.

Baby names that sound like Leontyne are Lantana and Lindynn.

Leontyne is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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