Liev

Yiddish variation of Lev

"heart"

Liev Origin and Meaning

The name Liev is a boy's name of Yiddish origin meaning "heart".

Liev Schreiber's birth name is Isaac Liev, Liev after his mother's favorite Russia author, Leo Tolstoy. Though Liev is increasing in popularity in the secular world thanks to the actor, it originated as a Yiddish diminutive.

Liev Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1231 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Liev

• 1231 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Liev

• Isaac Liev Schreiber American actor