The baby name Isleif is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "EYE-leif".
Isleif is Icelandic, Norwegian, Old Norse, Scandinavian and Swedish in Origin.
Isleif is a Scandinavian name that means "ice heir" or "heir of ice". The name is composed of two elements: "ís" meaning "ice" and "leifr" meaning "heir" or "descendant". It is a rare name that is not commonly used in modern times.
The name Isleif has its roots in Old Norse mythology and was popular in Iceland during the Viking Age. It was borne by several notable figures in Icelandic history, including Isleifur Gissurarson, the first bishop of Iceland. The name has also been used in Norway and Sweden, but it is more commonly spelled as "Isleiv" or "Isleifur" in those countries.
Isleif is a masculine name and is pronounced as "EE-slayf" or "EE-sleif". The name is composed of two syllables and has a strong, distinctive sound. It is a unique name that would make a great choice for parents looking for a rare and meaningful name for their son.
Isleif has the following similar or variant Names
- Isleifur |
- Ísleif |
- Isleyf |
- Islaif |
- Islaifr |
- Islaiv |
- Islaive
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