Leofweard

Old English

Etymology

From lēof (“dear, beloved”) and weard (“guard”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈle͜oːfˌwæ͜ɑrd/, [ˈle͜oːvˌwæ͜ɑrˠd]

Proper noun

Lēofweard m

1. a male given name

References

• Liber Vitae: Register and Martyrology of New Minster and Hyde Abbey, Winchester (New Minster Liber Vitae) page 28, recorded as "Leofƿerd".