What Does Lea Mean?

Lea is derived from the Old English word, which means "clearing", an "open piece of grassland" or a "grove". The word is usually the name given to any boy or girl. It basically roots down to the Hawaiian origin and the mythology as the goddess of canoe makers. The 3 variant forms of this name are Leah, Leilani and Lia. Some of the famous personalities in the field of music are Lea (singer), R&B soubrette and Lea DeLaria, US comedian, actor, and jazz musician.   
In terms of geography it refers to various places are Albert Lea (Minnesota), Albert Lea Township (Minnesota), Lea (Derbyshire), Lea (Lancashire), Lea (Lincolnshire) and Lea (Wiltshire).