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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beloved, dear
- Origin
- Germanic (German/Anglo-Saxon)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- lee-OH-bah
Lioba is a girl's name with Germanic roots, meaning "beloved, dear." It's pronounced lee-OH-bah (IPA /liˈoʊbə), and has a clean, modern feel for parents drawn to something spare but meaningful.
Meaning & Origin of Lioba
Meaning: Beloved, dear.
Origin: Germanic (German/Anglo-Saxon).
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lioba
lee-OH-bahIPA /liˈoʊbə/
Popularity of Lioba
Lioba does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Lioba
These names share Lioba’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Lioba mean?
Beloved, dear. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Lioba?
Lioba is pronounced lee-OH-bah (IPA: /liˈoʊbə/).
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