Leah or Lea?
Two spellings, side by side.
Leah and Lea are two spellings of the same sound. Leah is listed with the meaning "Leah comes from the Hebrew Le'ah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Leah is Jacob's first wife in the Bible" and Lea with "Weary; meadow". Leah is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Leah | Lea |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Leah comes from the Hebrew Le'ah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Leah is Jacob's first wife in the Bible. | Weary; meadow |
| Origin | Hebrew | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | लीया | — |
| Say it | Leah | Lea |
| Popularity | Very popular | Well-known |
Questions about Leah and Lea
Is Leah or Lea more common?
Leah is more often searched and saved on this site; Lea is also used.
Do Leah and Lea mean the same?
Leah: "Leah comes from the Hebrew Le'ah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Leah is Jacob's first wife in the Bible". Lea: "Weary; meadow".
How do you say Leah?
Leah and Lea are said the same way.
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