Leah
לֵאָה
/ LEE-ah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- judaism
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Resilient
Meaning & Etymology
weary
weary
Etymology
From the Hebrew root lyh (to be weary).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Canaanite
Cultural context
Leah is a common name among Jewish communities in South Africa, reflecting its biblical roots.
Symbolism
Represents resilience and patience.
Religious reference
Genesis 29