Leif

"Heir, descendant, beloved"

β™‚ Male Β· Norse/Scandinavian
explorer historical viking

πŸ“– About Leif

Leif comes from the Old Norse word for heir or descendant. Leif Erikson was the first European known to have reached North America, around 1000 CE. The name embodies Norse exploration and adventure.

πŸ“ Details

  • OriginNorse/Scandinavian
  • Genderβ™‚ Male
  • MeaningHeir, descendant, beloved
  • Name DayOctober 9

πŸ”€ Variants & Related Names

⭐ Famous People

  • Leif Erikson
  • Leif Garrett

πŸ“Š Popularity Over Time

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

2000s
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