Godelieve

The first name Godelieve is the French and Dutch variant of Gottliebe, derived from the original form Goteleib. The meaning of the name is 'the God-loving' or 'she who is loved by God'.

What does the name Godelieve mean?

Godelieve is the feminine form of Gottliebe and originates from the root form Goteleib. The name has its roots in the Old High German and Germanic language areas. It consists of the components got, which means 'the God', and leiba, which means 'descendant', 'offspring', or 'heir'. Other variants include Gottliebin, Gottlobine, and Godeliva (Old Germanic). The male counterpart is Gottlieb.

Where does the name Godelieve come from?

The name Godelieve has its origins in Old High German and Germanic. It means 'she who loves God' or 'the beloved of God'. The word components come from Old High German, where got stands for 'the God' and leiba for 'descendant', 'offspring', or 'heir'. The languages from which Godelieve derives are French and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Godelieve?

Go-de-lie-ve

Popularity

In Germany, Godelieve is a rather rare name. In 2013, it reached the 3,816th place on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Godelieve was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at the 10,750th position. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Goddi / Lieve / Lieveke

Famous people

• Godelieve Jansens (cyclist from Belgium)