Alea is the Latin word for a die (as in the number cubes), and is present in the original Latin term for "the die is cast," being "Iacta Alea est." Julius Cæsar was said to have said this phrase while leading his army over the river Rubicon.
I don't think that this is a variant of Aaliyah.Alea is pronounced ah-LEH-a where I live (Germany) and it is seen as a variant of Lea and also coincides with the Latin word for "dice".
― Anonymous User 7/4/2021
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The name Alea is Hawaiian it means flower princess and it's said just like it's spelled.
― Anonymous User 3/23/2019
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My name is Alea and I love the name it is very unique and is named after a famous temple.
Alea seems like the kind of name for a deep thinking, uniquely beautiful, smart, philosophical kind of girl. Not a ditzy person that likes the color pink and fluffy kitty cats. Someone classy, someone too clever for their own good that needs someone to watch out for them. A true seeker. And no, this isn't my name, but I sometimes wish it were. It can be cute, but very mature. I love it.
― Anonymous User 7/25/2009
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Alea is the kind of name anyone can hear and say "that's a pretty name!". And usually, with a pretty name, comes a pretty face.
― Anonymous User 4/30/2009
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Alea is a beautiful name. I know only one girl named Alea, and I think it's neat that it is an uncommon/simple name that sounds so pretty.
― Anonymous User 7/2/2008
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Alea is becoming more and more popular in Germany as well where it is associated with the popular name "Lea". In German it's pronounced "ah-LEH-ah".
It's a variant of Aliyah, which is from Arabic origin! And it's pronounced AH-LEE-AH not UL-LEE-AH or something else!
― Anonymous User 12/6/2006
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I love this name. It is not only a pretty, feminine name, but it’s also not very popular, which is nice. I would definitely consider naming my daughter Aleah. I like it better with an “h” at the end of it. It makes the spelling of the name more unique.
In the Philippines (Surigao del Sur in the Mindanao island), the name "Lea" or "Alea" means procrastinator. It is derived from the term "maleya-leya" which refers to a person who always puts off doing things. =þ