From the Old Norse name Leifr meaning "descendent, heir". Leif Eriksson was a Norse explorer who reached North America in the early 11th century. He was the son of Erik the Red. Leif originates in Old Norse and means "successor". As a masculine given name it is mainly used in Scandinavian countries. Famous bearer was a Norse explorer Leif Ericson, who is considered to have discovered America before Christopher Columbus.
Leif Related Names Variant: Leiv (Norwegian) Other Languages: Leifr (Ancient Scandinavian)
