Leiv

See also: leiv

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• Leif

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

Related terms

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:

• Leiva
• Olov
• Rollov
• Øylov