Lea
/lay/ Germanic Female
Meaning & Origin
Lea is a Germanic name meaning "Weary". The name Lea has multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Hebrew word "le'ah" (לאה) meaning "weary." It also has connections to Old English "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing," and is a common short form of names ending in -lea.
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Female
Phonetic lay
IPA leɪ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lay. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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