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Leah

LEE-ah

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Leah

This ancient Hebrew name carries a profound tenderness, whispering of delicate strength and the quiet beauty of a devoted heart.

Leah is a name with deep Hebrew roots, originating from the word 'leah,' often interpreted as 'weary' or 'tired.' However, it also carries gentler connotations of 'delicate' or 'mistress.' The name gained prominence through the biblical figure Leah, wife of Jacob, imbuing it with a sense of enduring loyalty and maternal devotion.

When you whisper 'Leah,' does it feel like a soft sigh, a tender caress? There's a gentleness to this name that speaks of deep empathy and quiet resilience. Imagining yourself writing it on a handmade card, the curves of the letters feel familiar, a reflection of the kind, loyal soul you anticipate your daughter will be, a mistress of her own delicate world.

What It Means

From the Hebrew name meaning 'weary', but also interpreted as 'delicate' or 'mistress'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Leah Remini

    American actress

  • Leah Pipes

    American actress

Personality Traits

GentleKindLoyalEmpathetic

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#6,799 in 2009

Total Births

253,034

First Recorded

1880

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