Leif: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Leif
Origin of the name Leif:
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.
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Leifur Eiríksson, Viking explorer nicknamed "Leifur heppni" (meaning Leifur the Lucky), son of Eiríkur rauði (Eiríkur the Red).
Leif Garrett, 1970s teen idol.
Leif Hoste, Belgian cyclist.
Leif Segerstam, Finnish conductor and composer.
Leif Ryvarden, Norwegian mycologist.- Leif in song, story & screen: | Edit
Leif if the main character in the Deltora quest by Emily Rodda
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Global Popularity of the Name Leif
- #347 in Norway
