The name Leia is a form of Leah used in the Greek Old Testament and also serves as a Portuguese variant. It gained significant cultural prominence as the name of Princess Leia Organa, a central character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. The character, portrayed by Carrie Fisher, is a princess of Alderaan, a leader in the Rebel Alliance, and a key figure in the fight against the Galactic Empire. The name Leia, through its association with this iconic character, has come to symb...