Lea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lea Name at a Glance

Name	Lea
Meaning	Mythological goddess of canoe builders.
Origin	Hawaiian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lea means “Mythological goddess of canoe builders”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lea Name Origin

Our database records Lea under Hawaiian origin. Browse more Hawaiian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lea a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lea is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lea

When considering Lea for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.