Lieve

LEE-vuh

Word name or short form of Godelieve, Flemish, Dutch

"sweet, dear; beloved by God"

Lieve Origin and Meaning

The name Lieve is a girl's name meaning "sweet, dear; beloved by God".

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.

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")