Standard spelling
莉亚
Lì yà
The common Chinese spelling of Leah.
- 莉
- jasmine
- 亚
- Asia; a common name sound
Recognised as Leah by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Leah in Chinese
In Chinese, Leah is written 莉亚 (Lì yà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 黎安 (Lí ān): a Chinese-style name meaning dawn and peace.
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莉亚
Lì yà
Leah
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
黎安
Lí ān
A Chinese-style name meaning dawn and peace.
- 黎
- dawn (as in 黎明)
- 安
- peace, calm
Echoes the “Lee-a” in Leah and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
黎
Lí
A single character meaning dawn.
- 黎
- dawn (as in 黎明)
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Leah comes from.
Leah comes from Hebrew and probably means “weary”, though some link it to a word for “wild cow”. In the Bible she is Jacob's first wife.
About Leah in Chinese
What does the name Leah mean?
Leah comes from Hebrew and probably means “weary”, though some link it to a word for “wild cow”. In the Bible she is Jacob's first wife.
How do you say Leah in Chinese?
Leah is written 莉亚 and pronounced Lì yà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Leah by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 黎安 mean?
黎安 (Lí ān) is a Chinese-style name for Leah: a Chinese-style name meaning dawn and peace. 黎 means “dawn (as in 黎明)”, 安 means “peace, calm”.
Which version of Leah is best for a tattoo?
莉亚 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 黎安 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.