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Name Origin

Leah is a Hebrew name meaning 'weary' or 'tired'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'le'ah', which means 'to tire' or 'to be weary'. In the Bible, Leah is one of Jacob's wives and the mother of six of his sons, including Judah.

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Famous People

Leah Remini (1970-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom 'The King of Queens'
  • Hosted the Emmy Award-winning documentary series 'Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath'

Leah Shapiro (1986-)

Musician

  • Drummer for the indie rock band Baroness

Leah Williamson (1997-)

Footballer

  • Captain of the England women's national football team
  • Won the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 with England

Leah Purcell

Actress, Writer, Director

  • Acclaimed Australian actress known for her roles in 'Wentworth'
  • 'Blackfella/Whitefella'
  • and 'Jasper Jones'
  • Award-winning writer and director

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