Hebrew · Girl name
Lea
“weary”
About the name Lea
Lea is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘weary’. It is derived from the Hebrew ‘le’ah’ and is a form of Leah. In the Book of Genesis, Leah was a biblical figure, wife of Jacob, elder sister of Rachel, and mother of six of the sons who gave their names to the tribes of Israel, including Judah and Levi. The name is widely used in Jewish and Christian traditions, and the spelling Lea is common in German, French, Scandinavian and Italian usage.
- Meaning
- weary
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LEE-ah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lea
- Lea Marie
- Lea Ann
- Lea Joy
- Lea Claire
- Lea Rose
Questions about Lea
- What does Lea mean?
- Lea is a Hebrew name meaning "weary".
- How do you pronounce Lea?
- Lea is pronounced LEE-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lea?
- Variants of Lea include Leah.
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