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Leah

Leah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Le'ah (לֵאָה), which is traditionally interpreted to mean "weary" or "delicate" or "tender". In the Hebrew Bible, Leah is the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of his sons, including Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, as well as a daughter, Dinah. Leah is a significant figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and her story is recounted in the Book of Genesis. The name Leah has been widely used in various cultures and languages, including English, Spanish (Lea), French (Léa), Italian (Lea), German (Lea), and Russian (Лея). In Arabic, the name is transliterated as Liya (ليئة). Throughout history, the name has been borne by numerous notable figures, including biblical figures, saints, and contemporary personalities.

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Leah
Biblical matriarch
Leah
Leah appears in the Hebrew Bible as one of the two wives of the Biblical patriarch Jacob. Leah was Jacob's first wife, and the older sister of his second wife Rachel. She is the mother of Jacob's first son Reuben. She has three more sons, namely Simeon, Levi and Judah, but does not bear another son until Rachel offers her a night with Jacob in exchange for some mandrake root. Leah gives birth to two more sons after this, Issachar and Zebulun, and to Jacob's only daughter, Dinah.
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