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The Name Love - Origin and Meaning of Love
  



The Name Love - Origin and Meaning of Love


Gender

Masculine and Feminine

Origin of the Name Love

Old High German; Latin and English

Usage of the Name Love

Swedish; English

Meaning of the Name Love

The name Love has two meanings:
1. As a masculine name it is a Swedish form of Louis.
2. As a feminine name it means "love" in English. It is derived from the Old English word "lufu", which is ultimately of Latin origin (from Latin "lubere" - "to please").

Famous Bearers

A bearer of the name is Jennifer Love Hewitt (born 1979), an American actress and singer.
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