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Lieve
OriginWord name or short form of Godelieve, Flemish, Dutch
Meaning"sweet, dear; beloved by God"
About Lieve
Popular in the Netherlands, Lieve is a considered both a short form of the grand Godelieve and an affectionate word name meaning "dear, sweet, love". Pronounced with two syllables, it might appeal to those who also like Liv or Livia.
Pronounced LEE-vuh.
As of October 2026, Lieve ranked #18099 in US births in 2014 SSA.
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Lieve on lists
Famous Lieves
- 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
Lieve in pop culture
- Lieve
Dutch name derived from Saint Godelieve ("dear to God")
- Lieveheersbeestje
Dutch word for ladybug
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