Lia [lia]â² as a girls' name is pronounced LEE-ah. It is of Latin origin. Short form of names like Amelia, Rosalia, and Evangelia bringer of the gospel. Used as an independent name in Italy. See also Lea and Leah. Writer Lia Matera.
Testify(verb) to make a solemn declaration under oath or affirmation, for the purpose of establishing, or making proof of, some fact to a court; to give testimony in a cause depending before a tribunal. Testify(verb) to declare a charge; to protest; to give information; to bear witness; -- with against.
THE RELIGIOUS MEANING OF TESTIFY (HAVING A TESTIMONY; GIVING A TESTIMONY) From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testimony In law and in religion, testimony is a solemn attestation as to the truth of a matter. Law In the law, testimony is a form of evidence that is obtained from a witness who makes a solemn statement or declaration of fact.