Lyona

Lyona is of Greek or Latin descent. The meaning of Lyona is 'lioness', 'brave warrior', or 'grey'. Lyona is a variation of the name Lyon, named after a city in France. Following the Norman conquest, this name became popular as a surname in Britain and Ireland. In these countries, it became the variant, Lyons, which is a common surname today. Lyona could also be derived from the Irish surname, Laighin, which means 'grey'. Lyon, Lona, and Lyons are all variations of the name. The name may also be derived from the Celtic 'lugdunum', which means 'God's citadel'. Layan, Lyanna, Liana, and Lyana are other popular alternatives.