Origin and Meaning of Liv

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Liv

Old Norse, Old German or Latin

Meaning of Liv

The name Liv has two meanings:
1. It is derived from the Old Norse element "hlif" meaning "protection, defence".
2. It is also a short form of Olivia.

Famous bearers

Bearers include Liv Ullmann (born 1938), a Norwegian actress; Liv Tyler (born 1977), an American actress and model, the daughter of Steve Tyler.

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