Lieve

Lieve Origin and Meaning

The name Lieve is a girl's name.

Lieve is a feminine Dutch and Flemish name derived from the word for "sweet" or "dear" in those languages. Pronounced "LEE-veh," it carries connotations of tenderness and affection. The name is particularly popular in Belgium and the Netherlands, where short, gentle-sounding names are common. Lieve can also be connected to the Latin name Livia or the English name Olive. As a given name, it offers a sweet simplicity while remaining distinctive. In Belgium's Flemish regions, Lieve sometimes appears as a shortened form of Godelieve, a traditional name meaning "beloved of God," which adds a subtle religious dimension to its etymology.

Popularity of the name Lieve

• 129 Netherlands 2015

Famous People Named Lieve

• Saint Godelieve Flemish martyr
• Lieve Joris (born 1953) Belgian non,fiction writer
• Lieve van Kessel (born 1977) Dutch field hockey player
• Lieve Maes (born 1960) Belgian politician
• Lieve Slegers (born 1965) Belgian long,distance runner
• Lieve Van Ermen (born 1948) Belgian politician and cardiologist
• Lieve Wierinck (born 1957) Belgian MEP

The name Lieve in Pop Culture

• Lieve Dutch name derived from Saint Godelieve ("dear to God")