Liv

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Liv means "life" or "protection" in Scandinavian. It is also a short form of Olivia, which means "olive tree" in Latin.
Pronunciation
LEEV
Liv is pronounced as "liv" (like "liv"ing) with a short "i" sound.
Popularity
Liv is not a very common name in the world, but it has gained popularity in recent years due to its simplicity and unique sound. It is especially popular in Norway, where it is among the top 100 names for girls.

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Cartoon of Liv

Liv Name meanings & History

Liv means "life" or "protection" in Scandinavian. It is also a short form of Olivia, which means "olive tree" in Latin. Derived from the Old Norse name Hlíf meaning "protection". Its use has been influenced by the modern Scandinavian word liv meaning "life". Liv is mostly used as a female name.

Zodiac Sign of Liv: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Liv:

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

V: Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility,Variety

Liv is:

  • a Class name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some well-known people with the name Liv include Liv Tyler, an American actress, and Liv Ullmann, a Norwegian actress and film director.

2.) Liv (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Liv means "life" in Norwegian and "protection" or "shelter" in Swedish.

Pronunciation: LIV
Liv is pronounced with a short "i" sound, like "liv" rhymes with "div" or "give".


cartoon of the name Liv
Cartoon of Liv

Description: Liv means "life" in Norwegian and "protection" or "shelter" in Swedish. Short form of Olivia. Liv is commonly used as a first name for girls but can also be used as a surname.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Liv include actress Liv Tyler and Norwegian skier Liv Grete Skjelbreid.

3.) Liv (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a short form of Livia, Olivia.

Other Forms: Lyv


4.) LIV (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Old Norse lifr (life). (LIV, LEEV)


5.) Liv (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin, Scandinavian) lively

Other Forms: Leev


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