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Leib is a masculine given name primarily of Hebrew origin. It is a diminutive of the name Levi, meaning 'joined' or 'attached'. In Jewish tradition, Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the ancestor of the priestly tribe. As a given name, Leib often carries connotations of piety, lineage, and connection to religious heritage.