Lievin (first name)

Lievin is a male given name .

Origin and meaning

The name was used in Flemish and is the Flemish form of Leobwin . This Germanic name is derived from the elements leub (beloved, dear, dear) and win (friend, patron) and makes him a relative of Leofwine .

Well-known namesake

• Liévin Lerno (1927– ??), Belgian racing cyclist
• Lievin de Winne (1821–1880), Belgian painter

See also

• Levin
• Lieven
• Lievin

Individual evidence

1. ^ Mike Campbell: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lievin. Retrieved May 12, 2019 . 
2. ^ Mike Campbell: Meaning, origin and history of the name Leobwin. Retrieved May 12, 2019 .