Leib

leeb
Yiddish
"roaring lion"

Leib Origin and Meaning

The name Leib is a boy's name of Yiddish origin meaning "roaring lion".

Appealing name because, in German and Yiddish, it also means "dear" or "heart".

Famous People Named Leib

  • Leib Kvitko
    Ukrainian Yiddish poet
  • Leib Milstein
    birth name of Lewis Milestone, Moldovan,American film director

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