Detlev name meaning
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What does Detlev mean?
Of Old High German and Germanic origin, Detlev is majorly used in Swedish, German, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian and is bestowed upon boys, Detlev means "Heritage of the People, Offspring or The Peoples Descendant".
How do I pronounce Detlev?
The two syllabled name Detlev is commonly pronounced as d(e)-tlev. The other ways to say the name is det-lev.
Variants of Detlev
How popular is the name Detlev?
Detlev is a rare baby name in Belgium where it may not be used now as it was last seen in 2002. But Detlev is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 5000 have the name.
At least, 20000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.
Facts
Detlev in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 49 | 27 |
 | 18 | 16 |
 | 18 | 5 |
 | 9 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Detlev
The only person you need to prove yourself is the person you see in the mirror every day. Learn to let go of things that don't belong in your life anymore. Your decision to keep fighting for things even when they're falling apart sometimes ruins self-confidence. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. You are always open to new adventures.
Do you like Detlev? You would love these names
- Edel - Edel's meaning is Noble used for both sexes is used chiefly in Finnish, Swedish and Old Norse
- Irmhild - Substantially used in Danish and Norwegian, Irmhild is used as a girl name that came from Old High German and Germanic, meaning of Irmhild is "Universal Battle or Struggle"
- Eliaz - Meaning of Eliaz is God is My Salvation used for baby boys and is used in Danish, Finnish and Swedish is originated from Hebrew
- Iefan is used primarily in Irish and Welsh aimed at boys, Iefan means "Yahweh is Gracious" is originated from Hebrew
- Ennea - Used predominantly in Swedish and Greek, Ennea aimed at girls and originated from Old Greek, Ennea means "Ninth or The Ninth-Born Child"
Sibling Names for Detlev
If you have chosen the name Detlev for your baby boy, congratulations! Now it's time to consider sibling names that complement this unique and strong moniker. Whether you're looking for something traditional or modern, here are some great options to consider.
Names for Detlev's sister
- Huey
- Bardrick
- Kurt
- Alvert
- Burnard
- Arvin
- Ellard
- Giotto
- Aube
- Diedrick
- Albrekt
- Guillaume
- Hillyerd
- Derrik
- Hamlin
- Adlard
- Eldredge
- Jerman
- Adelmo
- Eckardt
Brother to Detlev
- Alfi
- Berthe
- Carilyn
- Fernandine
- Irminie
- Bernadene
- Fredrika
- Karlota
- Aldana
- Delina
- Charlice
- Elvera
- Jossalin
- Annamaria
- Carla
- Adalgise
- Daline
Famous people named Detlev
- Detlev Peukert, German historian
- Detlev Karsten Rohwedder, German manager and politician
- Detlev Buchholz, theoretical physicist
- Detlev Ploog, German clinical psychiatrist
- Detlev Buck, German film director, actor
- Detlev von Liliencron, German lyric poet and novelist from Kiel
- Detlev Mehlis, Senior Public Prosecutor in the Office of the Attorney General
- Detlev Bronk, prominent American scientist, educator
Lists having Detlev
- Boy names beginning with D
- German Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean People
- Baby Names that mean Heritage
- Baby Names that mean Descendant
Sources
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls