How would you pronounce the name Leia?

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At first glance would you pronounce it LAY-uh or LEE-uh? 

I really like the name Leah but most people I know with that name pronounce it LEE-uh and I prefer it pronounced LAY-uh. I think Leia is a really pretty spelling and I also think people are more likely to pronounce it LAY-uh at first glance (because of Princess Leia). What do you think?

ღKαуlee Lуηηღ ♡ · Accepted Answer

LAY-uh.

I think it's beautiful :) And you're right. Leah would always be pronounced LEE-uh. Stick with the spelling Leia. It's gorgeous.

I've never seen Star Wars before, so I had no idea about a princess being named this. I still pronounce it Lay-uh even after never seeing Star Wars. :)

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dancingqueen000 · Answer

Leia- Lay-uh (Star Wars, of course)
Leah- Lee-uh

? · Answer

Lay-uh Just because of Star Wars.

Anonymous · Answer

I agree with you Leia is pronounced like the Princess in Star Wars.

Tears In Rain · Answer

It is pronounced Lay-uh. 

Yes, it is the same name as princess Leia from Starwars.

Anonymous · Answer

Leia... Lay-uh
Leah... Lee-uh

I think Leia is a pretty name, but Leah is common and not as nice.  Of course, i agree that when people see Leia they think of Star Wars, and you could be mistaken for die-hard-fans. But i dont think it makes you think of SW when you HEAR it though, remember most people will hear the name, and only a few will read it. Haha, it love the name though.

You could use Leiah, but it's a bit awkward looking, but you'll avoid the Star Wars jibes.

Anonymous · Answer

lay-uh (everyone will pronounce it like this because of star wars)


leigha, leah, and lea are pronounced lee-uh...they're not the same name as Leia

Anonymous · Answer

LAY-uh, yep, because of the Princess.

Anonymous · Answer

LAY-uh, definitely.

? · Answer

Lay-uh (because of the lei spelling)

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