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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