Leiv

See also: leiv

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 (definite Leiven)

  1. a male given name from Old Norse

Usage notes

Patronymics:

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

Male given names:

  • Arnleiv
  • Audleiv
  • Billeiv
  • Eileiv, Eilav
  • Fridleiv
  • Geirleiv
  • Gudleiv
  • Gunnleiv
  • Halleiv
  • Herleiv
  • Hjørleiv
  • Isleiv
  • Kårleiv
  • Leive
  • Oddleiv
  • Oleiv, Olav
  • Rolleiv
  • Sigleiv
  • Sunnleiv
  • Tettleiv
  • Torleiv, Torlav
  • Veleiv
  • Vettleiv
  • Åleiv
  • Åsleiv

Female given names:

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