Leah — Hebrew Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Leah is a variant of the name Lea and means "delicate" or "languid" in Hebrew. Leah was the older sister of Rachel and also one of Jacob's wives in the Torah. Despite initially being unloved by her husband, Leah was known for her piety and devotion to God. The name Leah has remained popular in Jewish culture and beyond, and is also used in other cultures around the world. One famous bearer of the name is Leah Remini, the actress and author known for her work on the sitcom "The King of Queens" and for her advocacy against the Church of Scientology.

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