Leah Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Leah means weary (uncertain). Biblical Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, often given as weary or cow.

Leah is a biblical name borne by Jacob's first wife, who is the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel. The meaning is uncertain; some scholars suggest weary, while others point to a word meaning wild cow, which was a term of respect in some ancient cultures. English-speaking Protestants began using it after the Reformation, and it has been used steadily ever since. The spelling Lea is common in German and French, while Leia has become widely known through Star Wars. The name has an open, friendly sound with a long history.

Variants of Leah

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Well-known people named Leah

Leah (wife of Jacob).

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