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Leia is a variant of the Hebrew Leah, meaning languid in several languages, including Koine Greek and Portuguese. It is commonly used in reference to Leia Organa, a character from the Star Wars franchise who first appeared in the film Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). In the film, Leia is a princess from the fictional planet Alderaan. She marries Han Solo, and becomes the mother of Kylo Ren. The name of the character was chosen based on its phonetic similarity to the name of Dejah Thoris, the heroine of Edgar Rice Burroughs' series of Martian novels, and to Galadriel, a character created by J. R. R. Tolkien in his Middle-earth writings. Star Wars creator George Lucas also wanted the names used in the films to be unusual but not too outlandish.
Leia is a variant of the Hebrew Leah, meaning languid in several languages, including Koine Greek an
A girl name with 1 syllables. Currently considered rare.
Explore how the popularity of Leia has changed over the last two decades.
Leia is a variant of the Hebrew name Leah, which means 'languid' or 'weary'. The name gained significant popularity in modern times due to its use in the Star Wars franchise, where Princess Leia Organa is a central character. This association has given the name a modern, strong, yet feminine connotation for many.
Leia Organa, Leia Tuvia
Lee, Lea, Lay
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