Liv - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Liv \

is pronounced liv, leev. It is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "defense". Also short form of Olivia. Made familiar by actress Liv Ullman. Actress Liv Tyler.

Baby names that sound like Liv are Livy and Liva. Other similar baby names are Liz, Lib, Lia, Lil, Lin, Viv and Ziv.

Liv is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#43088 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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