Submitted Name Save Type Surname Usage Swedish Pronounced Pron. LEEV [key] Other Forms FormsLiv, Livh, Liiv, Liifv, Lifv, Liif Edit Status Status [show contributorhide contributor] Added 9/22/2019 by Beautiful Victory Meaning & History This is most likely a name adopted by soldiers in the 17th century. The actual meaning is unclear. It could be taken directly from the Swedish word liv meaning "life" or from a location named with this element.