Leah at a glance
- Meaning
- Weary, delicate
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- LEAH
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Leaah, Lea, Leaeh, Leia, Leiya, Leya
Lucky details for Leah
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Leah is a Hebrew name meaning “weary, delicate”. Parents choose Leah for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Leah reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Leah
What does the name Leah mean?
Leah means “weary, delicate” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Leah a boy or girl name?
Leah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Leah?
Leah is pronounced LEAH (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Leah?
The lucky number for Leah is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Leah?
Popular short forms include Leai, Ley.
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