Lief

Lief is a term of endearment in Dutch and Afrikaans (an African language derived from Dutch). The meaning of Lief is 'Beloved' and can be used as a name for either male or female children. Dutch and Afrikaans are Germanic languages along with Icelandic, Swedish Faeroese, Frisian and Norwegian. Some sources credit Icelandic explorer Leif (the lucky) Erikson as the first European explorer to reach North America, even before Cristopher Columbus.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Dutch

Numerology

L is for little, the little things you do.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

F is for favorite, everyone’s best friend.

Lucky

Lief lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Lief

• Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis American track and field athlete
• Carl David Tolm Runge German mathematician and physicist