Detlev

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Detlev is composed of two Germanic words, "diet" meaning "people" and "lev" meaning "gift". It means "gift of the people."
Popularity
The popularity of Detlev is not very high outside Germany. It is a rare name in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

cartoon of the name Detlev
Cartoon of Detlev

Detlev Name meanings & History

The name Detlev is composed of two Germanic words, "diet" meaning "people" and "lev" meaning "gift". It means "gift of the people.". Variant of Detlef. Detlev is a popular name in Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands. It is a strong and traditional name that has been around for centuries.

Zodiac Sign of Detlev: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Detlev:

D: Determined,Dutiful,Daddy,Demanding,Domestic,Doting

E: Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate

T: Tireless,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Tacky,Testy,Truth

L: Lover,Legal,Lazy,Lovely,Luscious,Languid,Liaison

V: Vexing,Versatility,Vivacious,Variety

Detlev is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name

Related Names to Detlev

Dietrich, Leif, Declan, and Derek are related names to Detlev.

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