What Does the Name Leith Mean
The name Leith comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Leith below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Leith Name Meaning
& f English (Rare)From a surname, originally from the name of a Scottish town (now a district of Edinburgh), which is derived from Gaelic lìte "wet, damp". It is also the name of the river that flows though Edinburgh.
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