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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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Etymology
Leah comes from Hebrew לֵאָה (Le'a).
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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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