Nordic · Boy name
Leif
“descendant or heir”
About the name Leif
Leif is derived from the Old Norse name Leifr, which means ‘descendant’ or ‘heir’. The name is famously borne by Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer who is credited in the Icelandic sagas with reaching North America, specifically a region called Vinland, around the end of the first millennium. Leif Erikson was the son of Erik the Red. The name Leif continues to be used in Scandinavian countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, and is also recognized in North America.
- Meaning
- descendant or heir
- Origin
- Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LAYF(1 syl.)
Middle names for Leif
- Leif Anders
- Leif Magnus
- Leif Odin
- Leif Jasper
- Leif Finn
Questions about Leif
- What does Leif mean?
- Leif is a Nordic name meaning "descendant or heir".
- How do you pronounce Leif?
- Leif is pronounced LAYF, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Leif?
- Variants of Leif include Leifur.
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