Name meaning
Lesia
may mean “as Larysa”
- Origin
- Greek, via Ukrainian
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Ukrainian, Slavic
- Spellings
- Lesia · Lesya · Larysa
- Form of
- Olesya
- Say it
- LEH-syah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Lesia is a Ukrainian pet form of Larysa, from the ancient Greek city of Larissa, whose meaning is uncertain. The poet Lesia Ukrainka, born Larysa Kosach, made it a beloved name in Ukraine.
Roots
Pet form of Larysa (uncertain).
Where it is used
Larysa and Larissa are related.
Lesia name FAQ
What does the name Lesia mean?
Lesia may mean “as Larysa”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Pet form of Larysa (uncertain).
Where does the name Lesia come from?
Lesia is of Greek, via Ukrainian origin. Today it is used in Ukrainian, Slavic families.
How do you pronounce Lesia?
Lesia is usually pronounced LEH-syah.
Is Lesia a boy's or a girl's name?
Lesia is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lesia?
Related spellings and forms include Lesya, Larysa.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.