Leiv

See also: leiv

Norwegian Bokmål

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse Leifr. Used in Norway since the Middle Ages.

Proper noun

Leiv

  1. a male given name

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse Leifr, which is derived from the feminine noun leif f, whence also leiv f and leivd. The name is a short form of Old Norse names ending in -leifr, such as Þorleifr (> Torleiv).

Used in Norway since the Middle Ages.

Proper noun

Leiv m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

Patronymics:

  • son of Leiv: Leivsson
  • daughter of Leiv: Leivsdotter
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