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Leif

heir, descendant

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Name
Leif
Origin
Scandinavian
Gender
Male
Meaning
heir, descendant
Detailed Meaning
Leif is a Scandinavian name meaning 'heir' or 'descendant,' famously borne by Norse explorer Leif Erikson. It connects to Viking heritage and the natural world through its association with 'leaf' in English. The name is brief, strong, and internationally recognizable.
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Leif is a male name of Scandinavian origin, meaning heir, descendant.

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