Leif
Found 5 entry about "Leif"
Layf
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: Lovely,Legal,Lazy,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Liaison
E: Environment,Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven
I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence
F: Friendly,Festive,Fun-loving,Fiery
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)
3.) Leif (Male)
Usage: Scandinavian
Meanings: (Scandinavian) beloved.
Other Forms: Laif, Leaf, Leef, Leife, Leiff, Leyf, Lief
4.) Leif (Female)
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)
