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Leah

Probably from a Hebrew word meaning "weary" or "grieved."

Meaning and origin

Leah is a Hebrew name, most likely built on the word for weariness, though it has also been connected to an Akkadian word for cow.

How to pronounce Leah

English (US)LEE-uh /ˈliːə/

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