Lieber

Lieber is a masculine Yiddish given name. It derives from the Yiddish word ליבע (libe), meaning "love". Conceptually, the name is cognate with the Hebrew Ahavah and with Germanic elements found in names like Lyubov. While Lieber is used as a first name within Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi communities, it is more broadly known as a surname. As a surname, it appears in German-speaking regions and among Ashkenazi Jews, where it is often derived from the same root meaning. Notable bearers have included Francis Lieber (1800–1872), the Prussian-American jurist who authored the Lieber Code, and the comic book writer Larry Lieber (born 1931), who was Stan Lee's brother and collaborated on classic Marvel characters. The entertainment icon Stan Lee was born Stanley Lieber. The surname had a notable presence in academia and the arts, including the mathematician Lillian Rosanoff Lieber, the chemist Clara Lieber, and the linguist Rochelle Lieber.

• Meaning: love
• Origin: Yiddish
• Type: First name (also used as surname in German/Ashkenazi contexts)
• Usage regions: Ashkenazi Jewish communities