What Leonor means
Leonor is a girl name of French origin meaning "uncertain; the other Aenor". It comes from Occitan Alienor (possibly 'the other Aenor', or Greek eleos: compassion); disputed. It is pronounced leh-oh-NOR.
Etymology uncertain. Brought to Spain by Eleanor of England, queen of Castile, in the 12th century.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Leo, Nora. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: known but uncommon in Mexico.
