♀ Name Lea – lioness

Origin:	Hebrew, Akkadian, Assyrian, Latin, Hawaiian
Meaning:	weary, cow, lioness, ruler, mistress, joy, happiness
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Lea is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, most commonly understood to mean “weary.” It also has additional meanings in Akkadian, Assyrian, and Hawaiian.

Where does the name Lea come from?

Lea is a variant of the biblical name Leah and is of Hebrew origin. She is the elder sister of Rachel and the first wife of Jacob. Lea is the mother of Dinah and of six sons, who are the founders of six of the twelve Tribes of Israel. These are Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and Zebulun. Besides, Lea is a feminine form of the boy’s name Leo. In Hawaiian mythology, Lea is the name of the goddess of canoe builders.

What does the name Lea mean?

There are several meanings of the name Lea. In Hebrew, it means “weary.” It also means “cow” in Akkadian or “lioness” (according to the name Leo). An Assyrian meaning is “ruler” or “mistress.” In Hawaiian, Lea means “joy” or “happiness.”

Word composition

• Hebrew “laʾah” (לאה) = to be weary
• Akkadian “littu” = cow
• Ancient Greek “léōn” (λέων) = lion
• Latin “leo” = lion

Pronunciation of Lea

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Last updated: 3/31/2026