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Loeb
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Loeb (name) means a surname of German or Yiddish origin, a variant of Löb. Example: “The Loeb family has a long history in banking and philanthropy.”
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A surname of German or Yiddish origin, a variant of Löb.
"The Loeb family has a long history in banking and philanthropy."
How to use Loeb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname meaning roughly "lion" in its German root.
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Etymology
From German Löb, a dialectal form of Löwe, meaning "lion."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Loeb” mean?
The word “Loeb” means a surname of German or Yiddish origin, a variant of Löb. In plain terms, a surname meaning roughly "lion" in its German root.
How do you pronounce “Loeb”?
“Loeb” is pronounced lohb (/loʊb/ in IPA).
How do you use “Loeb” in a sentence?
Here is “Loeb” used in a sentence: “The Loeb family has a long history in banking and philanthropy.”
What part of speech is “Loeb”?
“Loeb” is a name.
Where does the word “Loeb” come from?
The word “Loeb” comes from German. From German Löb, a dialectal form of Löwe, meaning "lion.".
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