Leah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leah Name at a Glance

Name	Leah
Meaning	Tired. Cow. First wife of Jacob in the Old Testament. Leah became Jacob's first wife by trickery, as Jacob had intended to marry her younger and more beautiful sister, Rachel, who soon became his second and favoured wife.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Leah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leah means “Tired. Cow. First wife of Jacob in the Old Testament. Leah became Jacob's first wife by trickery, as Jacob had intended to marry her younger and more beautiful sister, Rachel, who soon became his second and favoured wife”. 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.

Leah Name Origin

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

Is Leah a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Leah

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