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Also known as Gleb (given name), Gleb (first name), Глеб

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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Soundex
G410
Cologne phonetics
451
Caverphone
KLP111
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Gleb (given name)
native label
Глеб
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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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