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Leiv
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leiv
Norwegian Nynorsk
nn:Leif
Alternative forms
nn Leif
Etymology
From nn non Leifr, which is derived from the feminine noun non leif f, whence also nn leiv f and nn leivd. The name is a short form of Old Norse names ending in non -leifr, such as non Þorleifr (> nn Torleiv).
Used in Norway since the Middle Ages.
Proper noun
m
nn male Old Norse
Usage notes
Leivs
Related terms
Male given names:
nn Arnleiv Audleiv Billeiv Eileiv,Eilav Fridleiv Geirleiv Gudleiv Gunnleiv Halleiv Herleiv Hjørleiv Isleiv Kårleiv Leive Oleiv,Olav Oddleiv Rolleiv Sigleiv Sunnleiv Tettleiv Torleiv,Torlav Veleiv Vettleiv Åleiv Åsleiv
Female given names:
nn Leiva Olov Rollov Øylov