Leif
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| Pronunciation | Layf |
| Gender | Male |
| Meaning | Heir, descendent |
| Origin | Scandinavian |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Leif |
The name Leif is of Scandinavian origin, and its meaning is heir or descendent. It is pronounced Layf or Life. It is also pronounced leifr in Old Norse, meaning heir or descendent. Typical pronunciation in the U.S. is Leaf.
In Norway, about 17 000 men have Leif as their first (or only) first name[1]. As of 2008, 18 352 Danish men have Leif as their first name.[2]
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