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Leif

LAYF

leɪf

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Syllable breakdown

Leif

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Say 'LAYF' — rhymes with 'safe'.

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Old Norse — 'leifr' (heir, descendant).
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

LEEFLYF

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