Leif

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Beloved, Heir, Descendant, Son
Pronunciation
LAYF
Layf
Popularity
The popularity of the name Leif varies by country. In Scandinavian countries, it is a very popular name, especially in Iceland, where it is one of the top 10 names for boys. In the United States, it is less common, ranking #1086 in 2020 according to the Social Security Administration.

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Cartoon of Leif

Leif Name meanings & History

Beloved, Heir, Descendant, Son. From the Old Norse name Leifr meaning "descendant, heir". Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who reached North America in the early 11th century. He was the son of Erik the Red. The name Leif is typically used as a first name for boys. It can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Leif: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Leif:

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

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

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

F: Fun-loving,Festive,Fiery,Friendly

Leif is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Leif Erikson is the most famous person associated with the name Leif. He was a Norse explorer who is believed to have reached North America centuries before Columbus. Other notable people with the name Leif include Leif Garrett, an American actor and singer, and Leif Ove Andsnes, a Norwegian pianist.

2.) Leif (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) loved one

Other Forms: Laif, Leaf, Leife


3.) Leif (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) beloved.

Other Forms: Laif, Leaf, Leef, Leife, Leiff, Leyf, Lief


4.) Leif (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) beloved.

Other Forms: Leaf, Leaff, Leiff, Leyf, Leyff


5.) LEIF (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: From the Old Norse Leifr, which is directly derived from leifr (what is remaining, relic), from the verb lev (to leave). Over time, leif or laf became confused with the Germanic leib or lip (love) and is now often thought to mean “beloved.” The name was borne by Leif Ericsson, a Norwegian explorer and adventurer who discovered North America around A.D. 1000. He was the son of Eric the Red. Var: Leiv. (LAYF)


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