♀ Name Leah – lioness

Origin:	biblical, Hebrew, Akkadian, Latin, Greek
Meaning:	weary, cow, lioness, ruler, mistress
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Leah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, best known from the Old Testament as the elder sister of Rachel and the first wife of Jacob. The name is associated with several meanings, including “weary.”

Where does the name Leah come from?

Leah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. She is the elder sister of Rachel and the first wife of Jacob. Leah 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.

What does the name Leah mean?

There are several meanings of the name Leah. The Hebrew meaning is “weary.” In Akkadian, Leah means “cow.” Besides, Leah has the meaning “lioness” (according to the name Leo). An Assyrian meaning is “ruler” or “mistress.”

Word composition

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

Pronunciation of Leah

Famous people with this name

• Leah Remini (*1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an actress and author
• Leah Pipes (*1988 in Los Angeles, California) is an actress
• Leah Bracknell (*1964 in Westminster; † 2019) was an actress
• Leah Chase (*1923 in Madisonville, Louisiana; † 2019) was a chef and restaurateur
• Leah LaBelle (*1986 in Toronto; † 2018) was a singer
• Leah Williamson (*1997 in Milton Keynes) is a football player
• Leah Goldstein (*1969 in Tel Aviv) is an ultra-endurance athlete and cyclist
• Leah Kate (*1992 in Los Angeles, California) is a singer and songwriter
• Leah Baird (*1883 in Chicago; † 1971) was an actress, screenwriter and producer
• Leah Purcell (*1970 in Murgon, Queensland) is an actress, director and writer

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Author: André Gasteiger

Last updated: 6/9/2026