Leah Bolin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Leah Bolin — weary
112K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Leah Bolin is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Leah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Leah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is often deciphered as "delicate" or "weary". The name can be traced back to the Biblical matriarch Leah, one of the two wives of Jacob. This name may derive from Hebrew: לֵאָה, romanized: lē’ah, presumably cognate with Akkadian 𒀖 littu, meaning 'wild cow', from Proto-Semitic *layʾ-at- ~ laʾay-at- 'cow'. The name "Leah" also refers to the Old English word léah meaning "meadow". The word is a common component in Anglo-Saxon place names and can denote forests, clearings and fields. The surname Bolin: Bolin is a surname or given name. Bolin Chetia, Indian politician Chen Bolin (born 1983), Taiwanese actor Chi Po-lin (1964–2017), Taiwanese documentary filmmaker Liu Bolin (born 1973), Chinese performance artist "The Invisible Man" Surname Anatole Bolin (1893–1983), Swedish champion middle-distance runner Bert Bolin (1925–2007), Swedish meteorologist Bob Bolin (1939–2023), American Major League Baseball pitcher Bookie Bolin (born 1940), former American football offensive lineman Charles E. Bolin (1843–1924), American politician Enrique Bolín (1940–2018), Spanish politician Fredrik Th. Leah is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 112K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Leah reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Leah

Meaning: weary

Hebrew

Leah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is often deciphered as "delicate" or "weary". The name can be traced back to the Biblical matriarch Leah, one of the two wives of Jacob. This name may derive from Hebrew: לֵאָה, romanized: lē’ah, presumably cognate with Akkadian 𒀖 littu, meaning 'wild cow', from Proto-Semitic *layʾ-at- ~ laʾay-at- 'cow'. The name "Leah" also refers to the Old English word léah meaning "meadow". The word is a common component in Anglo-Saxon place names and can denote forests, clearings and fields.

Surname: Bolin

Spanish

Bolin is a surname or given name. Bolin Chetia, Indian politician Chen Bolin (born 1983), Taiwanese actor Chi Po-lin (1964–2017), Taiwanese documentary filmmaker Liu Bolin (born 1973), Chinese performance artist "The Invisible Man" Surname Anatole Bolin (1893–1983), Swedish champion middle-distance runner Bert Bolin (1925–2007), Swedish meteorologist Bob Bolin (1939–2023), American Major League Baseball pitcher Bookie Bolin (born 1940), former American football offensive lineman Charles E. Bolin (1843–1924), American politician Enrique Bolín (1940–2018), Spanish politician Fredrik Th.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Leah is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Leah by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Leah Bolin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Leah Bolin:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Leah?
The first name Leah originates from Hebrew. Leah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is often deciphered as "delicate" or "weary". The name can be traced back to the Biblical matriarch Leah, one of the two wives of Jacob. This name may derive from Hebrew: לֵאָה, romanized: lē’ah, presumably cognate with Akkadian 𒀖 littu, meaning 'wild cow', from Proto-Semitic *layʾ-at- ~ laʾay-at- 'cow'. The name "Leah" also refers to the Old English word léah meaning "meadow". The word is a common component in Anglo-Saxon place names and can denote forests, clearings and fields.
When was Leah most popular?
The name Leah reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bolin?
The surname Bolin originates from Spanish. Bolin is a surname or given name. Bolin Chetia, Indian politician Chen Bolin (born 1983), Taiwanese actor Chi Po-lin (1964–2017), Taiwanese documentary filmmaker Liu Bolin (born 1973), Chinese performance artist "The Invisible Man" Surname Anatole Bolin (1893–1983), Swedish champion middle-distance runner Bert Bolin (1925–2007), Swedish meteorologist Bob Bolin (1939–2023), American Major League Baseball pitcher Bookie Bolin (born 1940), former American football offensive lineman Charles E. Bolin (1843–1924), American politician Enrique Bolín (1940–2018), Spanish politician Fredrik Th.
What are the origins of the name Leah Bolin?
The name Leah Bolin combines two different traditions: the first name Leah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Bolin originates from Spanish.
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