Diona
Meaning of Diona
Diona, pronounced dee-OH-nuh, traces its linguistic roots to the Greek element dion, “of Zeus,” and is generally viewed as a streamlined feminine cousin of both Dion and the mythic Titaness Dione—sometimes cited as Aphrodite’s mother in classical sources. That etymology grants the name a faint but distinct theological resonance while keeping overt religiosity at arm’s length. U.S. Social Security data place Diona’s popularity arc between ranks 600 and 900 from the late 1940s through the 1970s, followed by a steady tapering to low–single-digit usage in recent years, positioning it as a statistically rare option in the current pool. The three-syllable cadence shares some of Fiona’s musicality yet feels crisper, and its sporadic appearances in science-fiction franchises and indie music circles supply a modern cultural footnote. Overall, Diona offers parents a concise, quietly mythic choice that is unlikely to be duplicated on the playground.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as dee-OH-nuh (/diˈoʊ.nə/)
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Notable People Named Diona
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