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Leif

Meaning

From the Old Norse name Leifr meaning "descendant, heir". Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who rea

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Leif and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Adventure
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Integrity
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Courage
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Creativity
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Spirituality

Famous People Named Leif

Leif Segerstam

Leif Selim Segerstam ( , ; born 2 March 1944) is a Finnish conductor, composer, violinist, violist and pianist, especially known for writing 344 symphonies as of April 2021, along with other works in.

CharismaCreativity

Leif Pagrotsky

Leif Pagrotsky (born 20 October 1951 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish politician, economist, and diplomat.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Leif Elggren

Leif Elggren (born 1950, Linköping, Sweden), is a Swedish artist who lives and works in Stockholm.

CharismaCreativity

Leif Høegh

Leif Høegh (21 April 1896 - 23 May 1974) was a Norwegian shipowner.

Leif Erikson Day

Leif Erikson Day is an annual observance that occurs on October 9.

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Leif in Other Languages

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IcelandicLeifur
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