Leann as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leann

What is the meaning of the name Leann ?

The baby name Leann is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-ANN,IPA: /liːˈæn/ (also commonly pronounced /lɛˈæn/).

Leann is English in Origin.

Leann is a modern English feminine given name formed by combining Lee and Ann/Anne. Lee derives from Old English leah, “clearing, meadow,” while Ann/Anne stems from Hebrew Hannah, “grace, favor.” As a blended compound, Leann carries an interpreted meaning such as “graceful meadow” or “grace in the clearing.” Spelling and stylistic influence also come from the French-tinged Leanne and Lianne, related to Liane, a short form of names like Éliane or Juliane.

The name rose to prominence in the mid‑20th century in English‑speaking countries, aligning with the vogue for double names and Ann‑compounds. In the United States it saw steady use from the 1950s through the 1980s, with late‑1990s visibility from country singer LeAnn Rimes. Common variants include Leanne, Leeann, LeAnn, Lee-Ann, Leigh-Anne, Lianne, and Liann; related forms are Leanna and Liana. Nicknames and short forms include Lee and Annie.