The baby name Lieve is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːvə/ — LEE-vuh (Dutch).
Lieve is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Lieve is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈliːvə/ — LEE-vuh (Dutch).
Lieve is Dutch in Origin.
Lieve is a Dutch and Flemish given name meaning dear or kind, taken from the adjective lieve. As a personal name it most often serves as a short form of Godelieve/Godeliva, from Old Germanic god (God) + lief (beloved), thus dear to God. Devotion to Saint Godelieve of Gistel in the 11th century anchored its use in Flanders. Today Lieve is chiefly feminine and closely associated with the Low Countries.
Variants and related forms include Godelieve, Godeliva, diminutive Lieveke, and the masculine Lieven (French Liévin, Latin Livinus). The name appears occasionally as unisex. Usage has seen periodic revivals in Belgium and the Netherlands, where its soft sound and compact form suit modern tastes. Meanings range from straightforward dear or gentle to the devotional beloved of God. Common Dutch pronunciation is LEE-vuh.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #325 | 5 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| NL | 0 | #370 | 22 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #607 | 368 | 5,933 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #940 | 12 | 5,873 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #971 | 13 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Lieve is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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