Lea: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Lea · 1 syllable
Everything about the name Lea: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Delicate, weary»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
86 out of 100
Where Lea is popular
- AlbaniaPopular
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Lea
Lea is a girl's name with Hebrew roots, traditionally understood to mean "Delicate, weary." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Lea, Lea runs to 1 syllable and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Lea is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Lea is a well-loved favorite, scoring 86 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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FAQ
What does the name Lea mean?+
The name Lea means "Delicate, weary".
What is the origin of the name Lea?+
Lea is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Lea a girl or boy name?+
Lea is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Lea?+
Lea is pronounced Lea (1 syllable).
Is Lea a popular name?+
Lea is a well-loved favorite, scoring 86 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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