Leif

Gender Masculine
Usage Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Pronounced Pron. /ˈlɛjf/(Swedish) LAYF(Norwegian, Danish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Leifr meaning "descendant, heir". Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who reached North America in the early 11th century. He was the son of Erik the Red.

Related Names

Rootleif
VariantLeiv(Norwegian)
Other Languages & CulturesLeifur(Icelandic) Leifr(Old Norse)
Surname DescendantLeifsson(Swedish)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   strange   simple   serious  

Name Days

Norway: October 9
Sweden: June 30

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Entry updated July 27, 2015