Torleiv

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

  • Tolleiv (alternative spelling)
  • Tollef
  • Tølleiv, Talleiv, Tålleiv, Todleiv, Taddeiv, Tollev, Tallev, Tellev, Tøllev, Tølløv, Tellei (dialectal)

Etymology

From Old Norse Þorleifr, whence also Torlav.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²tolːɛɪ̯v/, [²tʰɞ̞l.lɛ̝ɪ̯ʋ]

Proper noun

Torleiv m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

Patronymics:

  • son of Torleiv: Torleivsson
  • daughter of Torleiv: Torleivsdotter