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Leah f

Biblical name (meaning ‘languid’ in Hebrew) borne by the elder sister of Rachel (Genesis 29: 23). Jacob served her father Laban for seven years in return for the hand of Rachel, but was deceived into marrying Leah first. He was then given Rachel as well, but had to labour seven more years afterwards. The name is common mainly among Jews, although it also enjoyed some popularity among the Puritans in the 17th century.

Variant: Lea. See also LIA (SEE Lia).