Liv

Liv Meaning & Origin

About Liv
The name Liv is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hlíf," meaning "protection" or "shelter." It is often associated with qualities such as strength, vitality, and life. Liv is a short and simple name that carries a powerful and positive connotation, symbolizing protection and the essence of life itself.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Liv are female.

Liv Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.13% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 V
🌐 IPA
/lɪv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Liv in Braille

Here's how to represent Liv in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Liv in braille

How to Spell the Name Liv in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Liv using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Liv in sign language

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