Lieb

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English

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Etymology

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

Proper noun

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Lieb (plural Liebs)

  1. A surname.

Statistics

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  • 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

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Hunsrik

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Etymology

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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

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Noun

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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

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Pennsylvania German

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Etymology

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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

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Lieb f

  1. love