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Leia
LAY-uh
Leia (name) means a feminine given name popularized by Princess Leia from the "Star Wars" films. Example: “They named their daughter Leia after the beloved character.”
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A feminine given name popularized by Princess Leia from the "Star Wars" films.
"They named their daughter Leia after the beloved character."
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Etymology
From the name of a princess in the American fantasy film Star Wars (1977).
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What does “Leia” mean?
The word “Leia” means a feminine given name popularized by Princess Leia from the "Star Wars" films.
How do you pronounce “Leia”?
“Leia” is pronounced LAY-uh (/ˈleɪ̯.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leia” in a sentence?
Here is “Leia” used in a sentence: “They named their daughter Leia after the beloved character.”
What part of speech is “Leia”?
“Leia” is a name.
