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Leah

American

[lee-uh] / ˈli ə /

noun

Also Lia (in the Bible) the first wife of Jacob.
a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “weary.”

Leah British

/ ˈlɪə /

noun

Old Testament the first wife of Jacob and elder sister of Rachel, his second wife (Genesis 29)

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“The defining story of this Saturday’s mobilization is not just how many people are protesting — but where they are protesting,” Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, said during the press briefing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

After having physiotherapy, Leah can now walk with the help of a crutch and drive for short distances.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Her partner initially came to her rescue and alerted the emergency services, setting in motion a huge operation to help Leah who had landed in a gorge of the River Llech.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Leah Matthews, 32, from Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, broke ribs, her pelvis, hip and her foot in the fall last October on a visit to Henrhyd Falls in Neath with her partner.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

With Kate and Mother busy in New York City, Leah felt it was time to take the spirits on tour once again.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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