now that my wife found out the name means "weary," she's having second thoughts. Any suggestions of other girl names, preferably ending in "a" or "ah?" Your input would be appreciated.
2007-03-05 09:22:42 · 36 answers · asked by rimorchione 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
"The girl's name Leah \leah\ is pronounced LEE-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "delicate; weary". Biblical: Jacob's first wife, the mother of Dinah and six of Jacob's twelve sons. The name was revived by the Puritans. Léa is popular in France."
I don't see why a meaning should stop you naming your child something, because people don't judge you based on the meaning of your name! Besides, to have your name mean "delicate" if not weary is quite pretty. :)
You could always use Variant forms for different meaning?
Lea: The boy's and girl's name Lea \lea\ is pronounced LAY-ah, LEE-ah. It is of Hawaiian origin. Mythology: the goddess of canoe makers.
Leeya: The girl's name Leeya \le(e)-ya\ is a variant of Lia and Liya.
(Lia: The girl's name Lia \lia\ is pronounced LEE-ah. It is of Latin origin. Short form of names like Amelia, Rosalia, and Evangelia "bringer of the gospel".
Liya: The girl's name Liya \li-ya\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "I am the Lord's".)
Anyway, I don't think personally that there's that much need to stray from your original choice of name, but I wish you the best in choosing, and congratulations. :)
2007-03-05 09:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by RSJ 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How about Leah as the middle name
Zora Leah
Tallulah Leah
Mai Leah
Aimee Leah
Amanda Leah
Camellia Leah
Cecilia Leah
Desirae Leah
Felicia Leah
Gina Leah
Grace Leah
Mackenzie Leah
Morgan Leah
Madison Leah
Faith Leah
Fionna Leah
Congratulations on your little girl
2007-03-05 10:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by Halo Mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you use the name Lia. I looked it up and this is the info I found:
The girl's name Lia \lia\ is pronounced LEE-ah. It is of Latin origin. Short form of names like Amelia, Rosalia, and Evangelia "bringer of the gospel". Used as an independent name in Italy. See also Lea and Leah. Writer Lia Matera.
Prounced the same and the spelling is adorable. Different meaning. :)
The meaning of Leah isn't exactly bad. It is written delicate; weary. If you add delicate everything seems nice and graceful. :)
How about Aaliyah. Same sound but a little different. I think it is very cute. Here is the info on that name:
The girl's name Aliyah \a-li-yah\ is pronounced AH-lee-ah, ah-LEE-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "rising, ascending". Late singer Aaliyah.
I also like Kyla, Maya, Savannah, Hannah, Eliana, Elaina, Isabella, Sophia, & Martina.
You could use: Ashlea or Leila (Layla). Very similiar to Leah. Also Mia rhymes with Lea and it is really cute.
Oh, and don't forget Leia. Adorable name. Similiar spelling. Very cute name. :)
I would go with Lia, Aliyah, or Leia or Leila. And I love Mia!
Take Care and Good Luck! SD
2007-03-05 09:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by SD 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You could name her MaLeah (MaLia, MaLea), which means "Calm and Peaceful". Or Leeanna, which is like Leah, but a little more, which is a combination of Lee and Anna, so it pretty much means "Joy, Gracious, and Merciful". Just be creative in everything. You can always find an alternative that is close to, or sounds the same as, Leah.
Good Luck with naming your child, and raising her!!!!
2007-03-05 10:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by banney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She can still name her after her grandmother. Like maybe adding something to the beginning. Some examples: Jaleah, Taleah, Maleah, and Kaleah. Also adding something to the end. Some examples: Leahja and Leana.
www.babynamesworld.com got plenty of names that end in "a" and "ah" so check that site out too.
2007-03-05 09:48:27 · answer #5 · answered by Blessed and Happy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maya, Mikayla, Leesa, Hannah, Janna
I've always liked Rebecca Leah.
2007-03-05 11:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lea: (pronounced: Leigh)
Lena
LeaAnn (my name!)
Ariana, Olivia, Briana, Adriana, Abriana, Alana, Ana, Eliana, Eviana, Giana, Jordana, Juliana, Kiana, Lana, Liliana, Luciana
Leala, Leana,Leila
2007-03-06 06:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by leashell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mia, Sofia, Eliza, Hannah, Gia, Raina, Leilah (layla), Ella, Cassandra, Malaysia, Anna, Savanna(h)
2007-03-05 10:01:54 · answer #8 · answered by LUVxLIKExWINTR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the name Sophia but don't give up on the name Leah nobody cares what a name means anymore!!!
2007-03-05 10:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by KR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Leah is a beautiful name reguardless of meaning, but if you want a diffrent one..
Lydia
Olivia
Leanna
Hannah
Kenya
Allieah
2007-03-05 10:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by Ms.DaSilva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋