Leif

  • Boy
  • 4 letters
Norse Descendant.
Scandinavian Son; descendant. According to Norse legend Viking Leif Eriksson landed his longboat on North American shores some 500 years before Columbus arrived in the Caribean.
Swedish Dearly loved.

Leif is a boy’s name of Norse, Scandinavian and Swedish origin. Meaning in Norse: Descendant. Meaning in Scandinavian: Son; descendant. According to Norse legend Viking Leif Eriksson landed his longboat on North American shores some 500 years before Columbus arrived in the Caribean. Meaning in Swedish: Dearly loved. The name has 4 letters.

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