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
Example Sentences
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However, author and midwife Leah Hazard welcomed the conclusion of the review.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 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
Leah Belsky, OpenAI’s vice president of education, said the tool “is intentionally designed to slow students down at the right moments and keep them engaged in the thinking.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Maggie, Kate, and Leah appeared at Apollo Hall and ran spirit circles at the luxurious Troy House hotel.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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