Leah

[ lee-uh ]

noun

1. Also Douay Bible, Li·a []. (in the Bible) the first wife of Jacob.
2. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “weary.”

Leah

/ ˈlɪə /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Five plays later Helmar threw a 27-yard scoring pass to Leah Showalter but the extra point was dropped.

From Los Angeles Times

When Tate’s character, Leah, joins Hawx United a s a new striker, Christina starts to worry about her taking her place in the side, yet they become good friends.

From BBC

Much of the coordination has fallen to Leah Benson, the RCV project manager for the county elections office.

From Salon

It was a mixed night for captain Leah Williamson in Coventry for example, as she marked her 50th England appearance with a goal in the first half, before her error led to a South Africa goal.

From BBC

Germany's opener came from a mistake by captain Leah Williamson, who gave the ball straight to Linda Dallmann and she was brought down by Millie Bright to earn a penalty.

From BBC