Names beginning with L

Leah
Hebrew origin, meaning 'Weary'. A similar name 'Maleah' means 'Unique Little Girl' or 'Beautiful Young Woman'.

Linda / Belinda
Spanish/Italian origins, meaning 'Pretty' or 'Beautiful'. A short form 'Blinda' is also used although the origins of this are unknown.

Lyn / Lynne
Form of Linda (see above).

Louis / Louise / Louisa
German origin, meaning 'Famous in Battle'. Louise and Louisa are the feminine forms of Louis.

Lydia
Greek origins, form Lydia, meaning 'Beauty'.

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