Leah
female given name
The name Leah has biblical roots, and means wild cow in Hebrew.
| Leah | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hebrew |
| Meaning | Wild cow; Placid |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Lea |
| Related names | Leia, Lia |
In Genesis, the first book of the Bible, Leah is the older sister of Rachel. Leah marries Jacob and becomes the mother of six sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah (Biblical personage), Issachar, Zebulun, and a daughter, Dinah.
PEOPLEEdit
- Leah Chase, American chef (1923-2019)
- Leah Bracknell, British actress and yoga instructor (1964-2019)
