Leif name meaning
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What does Leif mean?
Meaning of Leif is Descendant, Heritage or The Word Leifr with the Meaning Heir Descendent is commonly used in Danish, Greenlandic, Norwegian, Nordic, Icelandic, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish and Scandinavian. Its origin is in Old Norse is aimed at both genders.
Leif is version of Leifr. Leifr's meaning is Heir, Descendant is specifically used in Old Norse came from Old Norse.
How do I pronounce Leif?
The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Leif is LAYForLEEF. It can also be pronounced as leif.
Variants of Leif
Names that rhyme with LeifHow popular is the name Leif?
Leif used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1912 and over 8242 babies have been given the name in 108 years. At its zenith in 1979,. However after 108 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.
Leif is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 174 babies in England and Wales have been named Leif.
Also, it appeared first time in 1972 on baby boy names list of France. In Switzerland, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1998.
But Leif is a popular baby name in Sweden where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Norway and Denmark.
At least, 110000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 1004 | 204 | ||
| 2017 | 951 | 217 | ||
| 2016 | 963 | 211 | ||
| 2015 | 1058 | 187 | ||
| 2014 | 1003 | 205 | ||
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Numerological analysis of Leif
Work on your personal progress. Freedom is what's most important for you. Being in a relationship is hard for you because you are all about variety. Meditation is your thing. You are easily adaptable to changes and used to take the high road to success. You are a smart person who knows how to rise above everything that makes you feel miserable. Most people undervalue your smartness because they believe that beauty never goes with intelligence.
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- Helga - Celebrated and Classic girl name Helga came from Old Norse and Nordic, mostly used in English, Scandinavian and Old Norse languages, meaning of Helga is "Holy, Faithful or Blessed"
- Pa is equivalent of Pái in Swedish and Danish languages
- Lykke - Lykke's meaning is Luck, Happiness or Luck used for both sexes has its origin in Scandinavian and Old Norse is used mostly in Greenlandic, Finnish and Swedish
- Dustye means Form of Dustin, Thor's Stone and Valiant Fighter is of English origin is a girl name. Dustye is derived from Dusty.
- Thorfrid - Boy name Thorfrid means "Thunder God or Thunder" which is notably used in Scandinavian has origin in Old Norse
Famous people named Leif
- Leif Johansson, Swedish businessman
- Leif Segerstam, Finnish conductor, composer, violinist
- Leif Pagrotsky, Swedish politician, economist, and diplomat
- Leif Høegh, Norwegian shipowner
- Leif Christensen, Danish classical guitarist
- Leif Shiras, former professional tennis player
- Leif Granli, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Leif Haraldseth, Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party
- Leif Helge Kongshaug, Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party
- Leif Sevón, Finnish jurist and judge
- Leif Hansen, founder and owner of a chain of auto body shops
- Leif Silbersky, well-known Swedish lawyer and author
- Leif Grung, Norwegian architect
- Leif Enger, American author
- Leif Thorsson, Swedish jurist specialized
- Leif Andersson, former Swedish biathlete
- Leif Jones, British Temperance movement leader and Liberal politician
- Leif Skagnæs, Norwegian nordic combined skier
- Leif Jakobsson, Swedish social democratic politician
- Leif Gislason, Canadian ice dancer
- Leif Roar Falkum, retired Norwegian high jumper
- Leif Erichsen, Norwegian sailor
- Leif Panduro, Danish writer, a novelist
- Leif Pettersson, Swedish politician of the Social Democratic Party
- Leif Kolflaath, Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party
- Leif Schiller, Danish-born fashion and commercial photographer
- Leif Grøner, Norwegian banker and politician for the Conservative Party
- Leif Bjorholt Burull, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
- Leif Otto Paulsen, Norwegian football midfielder
- Leif Erikson, spelling widely used and recognized by many others
- Leif Erickson, American stage, film, and television actor
- Leif Zeilon, former Swedish politician
- Leif Garrett, American singer, actor, and television personality
- Leif Ove Andsnes, Norwegian pianist and chamber musician
- Leif Erland Andersson, Swedish astronomer
- Leif Edling, Swedish musician
- Leif Larsen, Norwegian sailor and the most highly decorated allied naval officer of World War II
- Leif Elggren, Swedish artist who lives and works in Stockholm
- Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier, Canadian militia officer and a superintendent of the North-West Mounted Police
- Leif Johansson, former professional tennis player from Sweden
- Leif Welding-Olsen, commander of the Royal Norwegian Navy patrol boat HNoMS 'Pol III'
- Leif J. Sverdrup, Norwegian-born American civil engineer and general with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Leif Jørgen Aune, Norwegian economist and politician for the Labour Party
- Leif Arne Heløe, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
- Leif Erlend Johannessen, Norwegian chess player
- Leif Øgaard, Norwegian chess player
- Leif Svensson, retired Swedish ice hockey player
- Leif Hoste, retired Belgian professional road racing cyclist
- Leif Holmqvist, retired Swedish ice hockey goaltender
- Leif Olve Dolonen Larsen, Norwegian athlete who has competed in shot put
- Leifennie in Feast as Actress
- Leif Jonker in Darkness as Producer
- Leif Lindblom in Vadelmavenepakolainen as Director
- Leif Edlund Johansson in Händelse vid bank as Actor
- Leif Sylvester in Pusher II as Actor
- Leif Aaltonen is notable for his acting in movie Little Presents
- In 1973, Leif Möller played the role of John in crime, drama movie Stenansiktet.
- Leif Tilden, from 1991 action and adventure flick Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, who characterized Donatello and Foot #3.
- In 1947, Leif Wager characterized the role of Reino Sompa in crime and drama film Pikajuna pohjoiseen.
- In 2009, Leif Fuller played the role of Melvin in comedy and drama film Melvin.
Lists having Leif
- Boys names beginning with L
- Girls names beginning with L
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Norse Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Girl names that starts with Lei
- Popular Boy Names in Norway (1934)
- Baby Names that mean Descendant
- Baby Names that mean Heritage
- Baby Names that mean Heir
- Baby Names that mean Descendent
