Find out how popular the first name Leynah has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Leynah by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Leynah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Leynah.

The history of the first name Leynah

The name Leynah is a relatively modern variant of the Hebrew name Leyna, which means "belonging to God" or "owned by God." The name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Semitic cultures of the Middle East, where it was likely derived from the Hebrew root "la'ah," meaning "to belong."

Leynah is believed to have emerged as a distinct name during the Renaissance period in Europe, particularly in regions with significant Jewish communities. It was often used as a feminine counterpart to the male name Levi, which shares a similar root and meaning in Hebrew.

While there are no known historical records or texts that specifically mention the name Leynah, its Hebrew roots and connection to the biblical figure of Levi suggest that it may have been used among Jewish families throughout the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leynah can be found in the 16th century, when it was documented as the name of a Jewish woman living in the city of Venice, Italy. In the 17th century, a woman named Leynah Abravanel was noted for her contributions to Jewish literature and philosophy in Spain.

Other notable figures with the name Leynah include Leynah Cohen, a 19th-century philanthropist and activist in the United States (1820-1892), and Leynah Goldberg, a Russian-born painter and illustrator who lived from 1871 to 1942. In the 20th century, Leynah Bercovici was a Romanian-born American writer and journalist (1910-1996), and Leynah Lipstadt is a contemporary American historian and author known for her work on the Holocaust (born in 1947).

While the name Leynah has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods reflects its deep-rooted connection to the Hebrew language and Jewish tradition.

Data source

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