Detlef
The name Detlef is pronounced as 'deh-t-lef.'
Detlef Name meanings & History
The name Detlef is of German origin. It is a combination of two Germanic elements, "diet" meaning "people or nation" and "lef" meaning "inheritance or legacy". The meaning of the name Detlef is "ruler of the people" or "legacy of the people". Derived from Old High German diota, Old Saxon thiod meaning "people" and Old High German leiba, Old Saxon leva meaning "remainder, remnant, legacy". The name Detlef is used primarily in Germany and other German-speaking countries around the world. It is not common in other parts of the world, but may be used by parents who have a connection to German culture and heritage.
Zodiac Sign of Detlef: Domestic Cancer
Synonyms of Detlef:
D: Daddy,Demanding,Dutiful,Determined,Domestic,Doting
E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Enliven,Expressive,Environment
T: Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Truth,Testy,Tireless,Talkative,Touchy
L: Luscious,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Languid,Lovely,Lazy
F: Fiery,Friendly,Fun-loving,Festive
Detlef is:- a Classic name
- a Complex name
- a Mature name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
Related Names to Detlef
Some related names to Detlef are Dietrich, Dirk, and Detlev. All of these names share the same Germanic roots and similar meanings.
