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Lea name meaning
Last Name
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
9k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lea mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lea
User Submitted Origins
French
42%
Hebrew
37%
English
14%
Latin
4%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from China and Lebanon agree the name Lea means "A big flower in the sea" and is of Filipino (Philippines) / French origin.
- 2 people from Germany and the United States agree the name Lea is of Latin origin and means "Lioness".
- According to a user from Israel, the name Lea is of Jewish origin and means "Lea is a woman from the Bible, the wife of Jacob. In Hebrew it means 'tired, exhausted'. In Latin in means 'lioness'".
- A submission from Kuwait says the name Lea means "Flower".
- A user from Vermont, U.S. says the name Lea means "Meadow".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Lea means "Of the meadow".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Lea means "Female lion" and is of Filipino (Philippines) origin.
- A user from Philippines says the name Lea means "Mary".
- According to a user from Louisiana, U.S., the name Lea is of Korean origin and means "Extra, shining, star".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Lea means "Love" and is of African American origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Lea
A measure of yarn; for linen, 300 yards; for cotton, 120 yards; a lay.A set of warp threads carried by a loop of the heddle.
Etymology: Cf. Lay (n.)that which is laid), 4
noun Lea
A meadow or sward land; a grassy field.
Etymology: OE. ley lay, As. leáh leá; akin to Prov. G. lon bog, morass, grove, and perh. to L. lucus grove, E. light (n.)
Other Dictionary Sources
- A field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
- A unit of length of thread or yarn
Wiktionary
Lea was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, German, Hawaiian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Lea
Notable Persons Named Lea
Lea Michele
Her ongoing career started in 1995. Lea was given the name Lea Michele Sarfati on August 29th, 1986 in The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Léa Seydoux
Léa Seydoux is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2005 to present. Léa was given the name Léa Hélène Seydoux-Fornier de Clausonne on July 1st, 1985 in Paris, France.
Lea Thompson
She has been prominent since 1982. Lea was given the name Lea Katherine Thompson on May 31st, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Lea Salonga
Lea Salonga is a pop music, music of the philippines, contemporary r&b, and musical theatre singing and actor. She was most active from 1978 to present. Lea was given the name María Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga on February 22nd, 1971 in Manila. Lea is also known as Lea Salonga-Chien.
Lea DeLaria
Lea DeLaria is a comedian, actress, jazz musician, and jazz. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1993 to present. Lea was born on May 23rd, 1958 in Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
Lea Thompson filmography
Their ongoing career started in 1982.
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- Lea PadovaniActress
- Lea van AckenActress
- Lea VivotArtist
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- Lea RoshJournalist
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Lea
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lea
Nicholas Lea
Nicholas Lea is an actor. He was most active from 1989 to present. Nicholas was given the name Nicholas Christopher Herbert on June 22nd, 1962 in New Westminster.
Jim Lea
Jim Lea is a musician. He plays Gibson EB-3 and John Birch (luthier). He has been prominent since 1966. Jim was given the name James Whild Lea on June 14th, 1949 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.
Margaret Lea Houston
Margaret was given the name Margaret Moffette Lea on April 11th, 1819 in Marion, Alabama. She left this life on December 3rd, 1867.
Larry Lea
Larry Lea is a minister (christianity) and preacher. Larry was given the name Harold Lawrence Lea on January 30th, 1951 in Texas.
Princess Léa
Princess Léa is royalty. Princess was born on December 2nd, 1951 in Brussels, Belgium.
The Lord Herbert of Lea
The Lord Herbert of Lea was an office holder. The was born on September 16th, 1810. He left this life on August 2nd, 1861.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Lea | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.43% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 16.38% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.65% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.93% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.33% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.28% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lea
People with the last name Lea are most frequently White or African American
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