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The common Hebrew interpretation would be weary or "sad eyed". But Leah was named not in Hebrew, but in Chaldees which translates to "mistress of the house." According to the "Dictionary of First Names," by Hanks and Hodhges, Leah is a feminine first name meaning "languid" in Hebrew. This was the name borne by the elder sister of Rachel in Genesis 29:23. The name is commonly used among Jews, but was also popular among 17th century Puritans. Lea is a variant of this name, as is Lia.

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