Latona

The first name Latona is the Latin-Roman variant of the Greek name Leto. In its figurative meaning, it can be translated as 'the hidden one' or 'the wife', derived from the Lycian word leda. The exact origin of the name is uncertain; however, it is likely derived from Ancient Greek, either from lḗthē (λήθη), meaning 'hidden' or 'forgotten', or from lotós (λωτός), meaning 'the lotus'.

What does the name Latona mean?

Latona is the Latin-Roman form of the Greek name Leto. In its figurative meaning, it stands for 'the hidden one' or 'the wife', which traces back to the Lycian term leda. The origin is not definitively clarified; however, it may derive from Ancient Greek, either from lḗthē (λήθη), meaning 'hidden' or 'forgotten', or from lotós (λωτός), which stands for 'the lotus'. Sometimes, Latona is also regarded as an African American variant of Latonya. In Greek mythology, Leto is a goddess and the mother of Apollo and Artemis.

Where does the name Latona come from?

The name Latona has Ancient Greek roots and means 'the hidden one'. The Ancient Greek terms are lḗthē (λήθη), meaning 'hidden' or 'forgotten', and lotós (λωτός), which means 'the lotus'. The name appears in various languages, including African American, German, English, Latin, and Roman.

How do you pronounce Latona?

La-to-na, where the 'a' is pronounced like in 'Mama' and the 'o' like in 'Sonne'.

Popularity

In Germany, Latona is a rare first name. It has not yet been recorded in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 2000, when it placed 1,162nd in Scotland. Between 1974 and 2024, Latona was used as a first name in Scotland fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,642nd. In the last ten years, there have been no registrations of this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Tona