leeta

Leeta is a proper noun used as a feminine given name and as the name of fictional characters. It does not have a single widely recognized origin and appears mainly in contemporary fiction and media.

The most prominent reference to Leeta is in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, where Leeta is a Ferengi female portrayed by Chase Masterson. Introduced as a dabo girl working at Quark's Bar on the space station Deep Space Nine, she later becomes more integrated into Ferengi society and forms a romantic relationship with Rom, Quark's brother. The character is depicted as intelligent and resourceful, and she becomes involved in Ferengi cultural and political matters as the series progresses.

Outside Star Trek, Leeta is used as a feminine given name in some communities, though it remains relatively uncommon. There are no widely recognized places, organizations, or historical figures named Leeta, and the Star Trek character remains the best-known reference to the name.