Leka - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Leka

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LAY-kah'LAY-kah'2 syllables
🇦🇱Albanian
Brave

MEANING

BraveLion

ORIGIN

Albania

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Albanian word 'lekë', meaning 'lion' or 'brave'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Leka is a traditional Albanian name often given to boys but is also used for girls, symbolizing courage.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Leka has been used historically by Albanian royalty, notably by Leka Zogu, Prince of Albania.

🇫🇮Finnish
Soft

MEANING

Sledgehammer

ORIGIN

Finland

ETYMOLOGY

In Finnish, 'leka' refers to a heavy hammer, often used metaphorically for strength.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Finland, Leka may evoke imagery of strength and power due to its literal meaning.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The use of Leka in Finland is primarily as a noun, but it reflects the Finnish penchant for names with strong natural or physical connotations.

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