♀ Name Leah

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Leah is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Leah come from?

Leah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. She is the elder sister of Rahel and the first wife of Jacob. Leah is the mother of Dinah and of six sons, which are the founders of six of the twelve Tribes of Israel. These are Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and Zebulun.

What does the name Leah mean?

There are several meanings of the name Leah. The Hebrew meaning is “weary” (from “laʾah/לאה”). Besides, Leah means “cow” (from Accadian “littu”) or “lioness” (according to the name Leo). An Assyrian meaning is “ruler” or “mistress”.

Pronunciation of Leah

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Variants

Lea Léa Léah

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Popularity of the name Leah

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