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Leah

LEE-uh

Leah (name) means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "weary" or possibly "gazelle," borne by a matriarch in the Book of Genesis. Example: “Leah was the eldest of the two sisters.”

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A feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "weary" or possibly "gazelle," borne by a matriarch in the Book of Genesis.
"Leah was the eldest of the two sisters."
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What does “Leah” mean?

The word “Leah” means a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "weary" or possibly "gazelle," borne by a matriarch in the Book of Genesis.

How do you pronounce “Leah”?

“Leah” is pronounced LEE-uh (/ˈliːə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Leah” in a sentence?

Here is “Leah” used in a sentence: “Leah was the eldest of the two sisters.”

What part of speech is “Leah”?

“Leah” is a name.

Is “Leah” a common word?

“Leah” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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