Lief
leef
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
279
Peak Year
#12 in 1999
First Recorded
1948
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Norse name meaning 'heir' or 'descendant'. A name of heritage and lineage.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Leif Erikson
Norse explorer, one of the first Europeans in America.
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Meaning
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