Leif
Meaning of Leif
Leif is a popular and timeless name for baby boys. With Scandinavian origins, this name has a strong and distinctive sound. In both Norwegian and Swedish, Leif is pronounced as "layf" (/leɪf/). It is a simple yet powerful name that carries a sense of strength and resilience. Variations of the name include Leaf, which maintains the same meaning and essence. In the United States, Leif has been consistently chosen by parents throughout the years. While its popularity has fluctuated slightly, it remains a well-loved choice for newborn boys. If you're looking for a strong and unique name with Scandinavian roots, Leif might be the perfect choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Scandinavian (Swedish),Scandinavian (Norwegian)
- Pronunced as layf (/leɪf/)
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Notable People Named Leif
| Leif Erikson, also known as Leif the Lucky, was a Norse explorer believed to have been the first European to reach continental America, establishing a Norse settlement at Vinland. |
| Leif Tronstad - Leif Hans Larsen Tronstad DSO, OBE was a prominent Norwegian inorganic chemist, intelligence officer, and military organizer known for his pioneering work in heavy water research. |
| Leif Bruno Axmyr is a Swedish convicted criminal who served one of the longest prison sentences in Sweden before being released in 2016. |
| Leif Albert Östling is a Swedish CEO and former head of Scania AB, who also served as the Chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. |
| Leif Svanström was a Swedish doctor known for his expertise in social medicine. |
| Leif Anders Eriksson is a Swedish retired footballer and bandy player. |
| Leif Kristian Nestvold-Haugen is a retired Norwegian World Cup alpine ski racer known for his expertise in giant slalom and slalom events. |
| John Leif Krantz was a prominent Swedish television producer, screenwriter, and film director. |
| Leif Torvald Halse was a versatile Norwegian writer and local historian, best known for his comics series Vangsgutane. |
| Leif Edvinsson is a Swedish organizational theorist, Professor at the University of Lund in Sweden, and consultant, known for his work on intellectual capital and knowledge management. |
| Leif Sylvester Petersen, also known as Leif Sylvester, is a multi-talented Danish painter, graphic artist, musician, and actor based in Copenhagen. |
| Leif Holmqvist - Leif Erik "Honken" Holmqvist is a retired Swedish ice hockey goaltender known for winning the Golden Puck award twice while playing for AIK. |
| Leif Gislason is a Canadian ice dancer who achieved success at the junior level with partners Lauren Flynn and Lauren Senft, winning the 2004 Canadian junior national silver medal with Senft before parting ways in 2007. |
| Leif Olsen was a Norwegian football striker. |
| Leif Persson is a Swedish freestyle skier who participated in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics. |
