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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

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In 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."

Origin: German

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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