Leif

Gender Masculine
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)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic mature upper class natural strong strange simple serious

Name Days

Norway: October 9
Sweden: June 30

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