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Name Origin

Liv is a Scandinavian given name, often considered a short form of names like Olivia or Livia. It has roots in Latin, meaning 'olive tree', symbolizing peace and prosperity.

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Famous People

Liv Ullmann (1938-)

Actress, director

  • Academy Award nominee for Best Actress
  • Won two Golden Globes
  • Directed films including 'Faithless' and 'Sophie's Choice'

Liv Tyler (1977-)

Actress, model

  • Appeared in films like 'Armageddon', 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy
  • Daughter of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler

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