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    Lea | Name Meaning & Origin

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    Gender:

    Girl

    Origin:

    Hebrew

    Meaning:

    Weary

    Origin:

    Assyrian

    Meaning:

    Ruler

    Pronunciation:

    (LEE ah); (LAY ah); (lee)   [Guide]

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    Leah

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    Jewish Names, Saints Names, Canadian Names, Belgian Names, American Names, English Names, French Names, Polish Names

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    English, French and Polish speaking countries

    Additional info:

    This name may come from the name, Lee or in more modern terms it could also be a nickname for Azalea.

    Léa is also the French form of Leah, it is pronounced LAY ah. It is currently a popular name in France, and in Quebec.

    In England and Wales, LEA is an acronym for the Local Education Authority.

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