Gleb
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Gleb () is a Russian male given name derived from the Old Norse name Guðleifr, which means 'heir of god', from guð ('god') and leifr ('heir'). It is popular in Russia due to an early martyr, Saint Gleb, who is venerated by Eastern Orthodox churches. The Ukrainian equivalent is Hlib.
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Gleb () is a Russian male given name derived from the Old Norse name Guðleifr, which means 'heir of god', from guð ('god') and leifr ('heir'). It is popular in Russia due to an early martyr, Saint Gleb, who is venerated by Eastern Orthodox churches. The Ukrainian equivalent is Hlib.
Notable people with the name include:
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