Leah
Americannoun
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Also Lia (in the Bible) the first wife of Jacob.
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a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “weary.”
noun
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Using Leah Mascia's reading of the text, Professor Adiego determined that the fragment comes from the "Catalogue of Ships" in Book II of Homer's Iliad.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
He used usernames such as "Trans Girl Leah", "amzyyyy09", and "ComeDeal" to target victims in London and across the UK.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The workout builds strength and flexibility while improving balance and coordination, said instructor Leah Gutentag, who’s been a lifeguard and swim instructor for the city of Santa Monica for about 12 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Leah, 54, remembers bringing up the subject of menopause to her mother and aunts, to their horror.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
Like Leah, Kate led intimate séances for friends but no longer for the paying public.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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