Lieve
Germanic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Lieve
Lieve means "dear" or "beloved" and derives from the Germanic root *leof, which is related to Old High German "liob" and Dutch "lief." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish-speaking regions of Belgium and the Netherlands, with historical prominence in medieval Christian contexts, particularly among Flemish nobility and saints.
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Etymology
Lieve means "dear" or "beloved" and derives from the Germanic root *leof, which is related to Old High German "liob" and Dutch "lief." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish-speaking regions of Belgium and the Netherlands, with historical prominence in medieval Christian contexts, particularly among Flemish nobility and saints.
Lieve currently ranks #18,100 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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