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 upscale cruise operator said Thursday that Leah Talactac, previously Viking president and chief financial officer, would be its new CEO, effective immediately.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Leah Talactac, previously President and CFO, has been appointed CEO of Viking Holdings, effective immediately.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Time poor and cash rich overseas buyers looking to move to Edinburgh will often find their way to professional househunter Leah Bryce.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It proved a double blow for Scotland with prop Leah Bartlett sent to the sin bin on her 50th appearance for an infringement in the build-up.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Leah returned to New York City accompanied by the spirit-believing, newly smitten Mr. Underhill.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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