Liv
Meaning of Liv
The name Liv is a charming and succinct choice for a baby girl, with roots in Scandinavian culture. In Norwegian, Liv is pronounced as LEEV (/leːv/), while in English it is pronounced as LIV (/lɪv/). The name means "life" in Norwegian, symbolizing vitality and energy. It can also be seen as a diminutive of the names Olivia or Livia, which further enriches its appeal. Over the years, Liv has steadily gained popularity in the United States, climbing from being relatively rare in the 1950s to ranking within the top 1000 names consistently since 2013. Its simplicity and elegance make it an appealing choice for parents looking for a name that is both modern and timeless.
Pronunciation
Norwegian
- Pronunced as LEEV (/leːv/)
English
- Pronunced as LIV (/lɪv/)
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Notable People Named Liv
| Liv Rundgren Tyler is an American actress known for her roles in films such as "Empire Records," "Armageddon," and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. |
| Liv Johanne Ullmann is a renowned Norwegian actress, celebrated as one of the greatest European actresses, and known for her collaborations with filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. |
| Liv Boeree - Olivia "Liv" Boeree is a British science communicator, TV presenter, and former professional poker player, known for being a World Series of Poker and European Poker Tour champion and the only female player to win both a WSOP bracelet and an EPT event. |
| Liv Hewson is an Australian actor and playwright known for their re-imaginings of fairytales and mythology with a queer and dark slant, and for their roles in the Netflix series Santa Clarita Diet and the Showtime series Yellowjackets. |
| Liv Uchermann Selmer was a Norwegian actress known for her work in the Norwegian film industry. |
| Liv Lindeland is a Norwegian former model and actress who was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for January 1971 and Playmate of the Year for 1972. |
| Liv Bernhoft Osa is a Norwegian actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Liv Philip - Olivia K. (Liv) Philip is a record-breaking freediver and AIDA International instructor from Great Britain, known for her exceptional achievements in various freediving disciplines. |
| Liv Holtskog was a Norwegian fruit farmer and poet known for her poetry collections inspired by Telemark nature, biblical motifs, and fairy tales, some of which have been adapted into songs and choral works. |
| Liv Aasen was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. |
| Liv Marie Austrem is a versatile Norwegian writer known for her novels, children's books, and non-fiction works. |
| Liv Andersen was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. |
| Liv Stubberud was a Norwegian politician affiliated with the Labour Party. |
| Liv Grøseth is a former Norwegian curler. |
| Lív Sveinbjørnsdóttir Poulsen is a prominent Faroese handball player competing for Ajax København and the Faroe Islands women's national team. |
