Lona

In the English-speaking world, Lona has been in use since the 1800s.
Its origin and etymology as an "English" name are uncertain, however it has been suggested that it is probably a variant of Lena altered to include the then highly fashionable -ona ending.

Short form of Apollonia, Ilona and Leona.

Danish short form of Abelone and Magdelone. This name is occasionally also considered a contracted form of Leonie, Leona and Leonia.

Lona is a Hawaiian moon goddess. She fell in love with a married a mortal called ʻAikanaka. Lona and ʻAikanaka lived happily together until ʻAikanaka succumbed to old age.