Lea at a glance
- Meaning
- Weary, delicate
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- LEA
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Leah, Leaah, Leaeh, Leia, Leiya, Leya
Lucky details for Lea
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Lea is a Hebrew name meaning “weary, delicate”. It is a spelling variant of Leah and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Lea for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Lea reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Lea
What does the name Lea mean?
Lea means “weary, delicate” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Lea a boy or girl name?
Lea is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Lea?
Lea is pronounced LEA (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Lea?
The lucky number for Lea is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Lea?
Popular short forms include Ley.
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