Leif Name Meaning in English

What does the name Leif mean? What is the meaning of the name Leif, lucky number, lucky stone, origin and religion.

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.

Leif

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Meaning: Descendant

Leif Name Meaning, Origin & Details

Meaning: Descendant
Details: From the Old Norse leifr, meaning "heir".
Gender: For both boy and girl, unisex, transgender, neutral gender
Origin: Norse
Religion: Christian
Suitable for: Unisex / Gender neutral
Hardness: Easy to pronounce, Leif is a short name
Uniqueness: It is a common name
Short & Easy: Yes
Syllables: 4 Letters and 1 Words

Related or Similar Names

If you like the meanings or synonyms of name Leif; we have created list of popular names that can be considered as alternative of the name Leif.

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Leif Name Lucky Number 8

8
Practical endeavors, status-oriented, power-seeking, high-material goals
More polite and sweet people group. More attractive to opposite gender, self believe, more desires about home and luxuries about livings.

Leif Name Numerology And Personality

Leif has the numerology 8. The gender of this name Leif is Unisex. They are also thought to be practical endeavors. These people do not keep themselves in fascinating things rather they keep a practical approach towards everything.

Those who have the numerology 8 are not thought to be extremely positive because of some of their qualities. The meaning of this name is Descendant. These people are always seeking power, and they also have some really high goals but all are related to materialistic things.

These are the people who are very status-oriented and they also do not believe in coming out of that bubble for anyone. The religion is christian. These people look at the status of the other person before knowing their personalities because that is how they are built.

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Leif Name Combinations.

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Leif as First Name
Name
Popularity %
LeifErickson
LeifLarsen
LeifJohnson
LeifHansen
LeifOlsen
LeifAnderson
LeifJensen
LeifJacobsen
LeifDahl
LeifNilsen
LeifEricksen
LeifHalvorsen
Leif as Last Name
Name
Popularity %
JohnLeif
PeterLeif

Leif Ethnicity Distribution

Ethnicity
Leif
U.S
White
96.11%
64.26%
African American
0.00%
11.96%
Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
1.70%
4.85%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.00%
0.69%
Two or More Ethnicities
0.00%
1.76%
Hispanic or Latino
0.00%
16.26%

Facts About Famouse People with Name Leif

Name
Profession / Known As
Actor, Singer, Television actor, Model
Writer
First European to reach North America
Pianist, Conductor, Professor, Academic musician
Criminologist, Writer
Comedian

FAQs About Name Leif

What does Leif name mean?

Leif is one of the most loved baby unisex name, its meaning is descendant, from the old norse leifr, meaning "heir"..

What is the religion of the name Leif?

The people with name Leif are mostly known as Christian.

What is the origin of the name Leif?

Most of the christian names are orginated from Norse origin.

Is the name Leif difficult to pronounce?

Leif name has 4 letter and 1 word and it short and easy to pronounce.

Is Leif name is short?

Absolutely! Leif is a short name.

Popular personalities with Leif Name.

Leif Erikson
Leif Erikson

Leif Erikson was an explorer and viking expansion. Leif was born in 970 in Iceland. He breathed his last breath in 1020.

Leif Garrett
Leif Garrett

Leif Garrett is a pop rock, disco, power pop, alternative rock, and hard rock actor, singing, and celebrity. He plays Guitar and Vocals. He was most prominent from 1966 to present. Leif was given the name Leif Per Nervik on November 8th, 1961.

Leif Erickson
Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson was an actor. He was most prominent from 1933 to 1984. Leif was given the name William Wycliffe Anderson on October 27th, 1911 in Alameda, California, U.S. He breathed his last breath on January 29th, 1986.

Leif G. W. Persson
Leif G. W. Persson

Leif G. W. Persson is a crime fiction and mystery fiction novelist and criminology. Leif was born on March 12th, 1945 in Stockholm. Leif is also known as Persson and Leif Gustav Willy (full name).

Leif Tronstad
Leif Tronstad

His military service ended in 1924. Leif was born on March 23rd, 1903 in Barum. He left this life on March 11th, 1945.

Leif Edling
Leif Edling

Leif Edling is a heavy metal music and doom metal musician. He was most active from 1979 to present. Leif was born on August 6th, 1963.

Edvinsson Leif
Edvinsson Leif

Edvinsson was born in 1946.

Leif Ove Andsnes
Leif Ove Andsnes
Leif Andreas Larsen
Leif Andreas Larsen
Leif Gunnar Smerud
Leif Gunnar Smerud
Leif Eriksson
Leif Eriksson
Leif Johan Sverdrup
Leif Johan Sverdrup
Leif Sundin
Leif Sundin
Leif Hoste
Leif Hoste
Leif Pagrotsky
Leif Pagrotsky
Leif Andree
Leif Andree
Leif Erlend Johannessen
Leif Erlend Johannessen
Leif Davidsen
Leif Davidsen
Leif Elggren
Leif Elggren
Leif Mannerstrom
Leif Mannerstrom
Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier
Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier

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