Leah
weary or wild cow (Hebrew)
Leah is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 139, with 50,832 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
weary or wild cow (Hebrew)
Leah is a major matriarchal figure in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, being the first wife of Jacob. In the Philippines, the name has enjoyed enduring popularity across both Catholic and Protestant communities, frequently spelled as Leah or Lea. It is viewed as a classic, universally recognizable international name.
Derived from the Hebrew name Leah (לֵאָה), traditionally associated with meanings like 'weary' or 'gazelle/wild cow'. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through Christian biblical tradition and was reinforced under American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in compound pairings (such as Leah Marie, Maria Leah, or Leah Rose). Nicknames include Lei, Lee, or Aya.
Related forms
- Lía Spanish
- Léa French
- Lia Italian
- Le'ah Hebrew
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Leah with common surname pairs
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How do I use Leah with two Filipino surnames?
Leah is the given name. The full name is Leah + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Leah a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Leah is number 139, with 50,832 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.