Lea
Meaning of Lea
Lea is a globe-trotting slip of a name that feels as fresh as morning dew on an open meadow—fitting, since the Old English root “lēah” carries the very picture of pastureland. Add in the Hebrew heritage of Leah (“weary” in the Old Testament) and you’ve got a tiny, three-letter passport that stamps both earthiness and tradition onto a birth certificate. In English it’s the quick, bright LEE; in German it softens to LAY-ah, while French lips glide toward LEH-ah—all effortlessly elegant, all unmistakably Lea. Broadway star Lea Michele, Disney legend Lea Salonga, and French screen siren Léa Seydoux prove its A-list versatility, and U.S. charts show a quietly loyal fan club that’s kept the name hovering around the mid-ranks for over a century. Short, worldly, easy to spell—Lea is the kind of minimalist classic that leaves plenty of room for a little girl’s larger-than-life story.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as LAY-ah (/leːa/)
English
- Pronunced as LEE (/liː/)
French
- Pronunced as LEH-ah (/leɪə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Lea
| Lea Salonga, hailed as the Pride of the Philippines, is a renowned Filipino singer and actress celebrated for her exceptional voice and decades-long international theater career. |
| Lea Katherine Thompson is an American actress, singer, dancer, and director. |
| Lea-Marie Becker, known professionally as Lea, is a German singer-songwriter and keyboardist. |
| Lea Loveless Maurer is an American former Olympic swimmer who won gold and bronze medals in 1992 and now serves as head coach at USC. |
| Léa Seydoux is an acclaimed French actress known for her award-winning performances in both French and Hollywood cinema. |
