Laiyah
Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Laiyah
Laiyah is a modern variant spelling of Leah or Leia, derived from the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le'ah), which means "weary" or "delicate." The name has roots in Semitic languages and carries the connotation of tiredness or fragility in its original Hebrew context.
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Etymology
Laiyah is a modern variant spelling of Leah or Leia, derived from the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le'ah), which means "weary" or "delicate." The name has roots in Semitic languages and carries the connotation of tiredness or fragility in its original Hebrew context.
The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian cultures, as it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the first wife of Jacob; it has also gained popularity in contemporary Western cultures through fictional usage (Star Wars' Princess Leia) and modern naming trends, particularly among English-speaking communities.
Laiyah currently ranks #11,478 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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