Lieb

See also: lieb

English

Etymology

German surname, from Middle High German liep (“dear”), from Old High German liob, from Proto-West Germanic *leubu (“love”).

Proper noun

Lieb (plural Liebs)

  1. A surname.

Statistics
  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Lieb is the 10044th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 3207 individuals. Lieb is most common among White (91.92%) individuals.

Anagrams

Hunsrik

Etymology

From Middle High German liebe (“joy, affection, kindliness”), from Old High German liob, lioba (“fortune, health, pleasantness, joy”), from Proto-West Germanic *leubu (“love”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /liːb/

Noun

Lieb f (plural Lieve, diminutive Liebche)

  1. love
    Kinner brauche Lieb.
    Children need love.
    Unser Lieb werd immer stärrker un stärrker.
    Our love is getting stronger and stronger.

Further reading

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

From Middle High German liebe (“joy, affection, kindliness”), from Old High German liob, lioba (“fortune, health, pleasantness, joy”), from Proto-West Germanic *leubu (“love”).

Compare German Liebe.

Noun

Lieb f

  1. love
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