At a Glance: Name: Lief – Meaning: Old Norse 'heir' or 'descendant' (Leif); English lief means 'dear, beloved' – Origin: Old Norse / Scandinavian (Leif), English 'lief' – Pronunciation: LEEF
Lief is an Old Norse / Scandinavian (Leif), English 'lief' name used mostly for boys meaning “Old Norse 'heir' or 'descendant' (Leif); English lief means 'dear, beloved'”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Love — Tender Picks Across Every Language.
Meaning & Origin of Lief
Meaning: Old Norse 'heir' or 'descendant' (Leif); English lief means 'dear, beloved'.
Origin: Old Norse / Scandinavian (Leif), English 'lief'.
How to Pronounce Lief
Phonetic: LEEF IPA: /liːf/
Popularity of Lief
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1948–2023.
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