Gottlieb

Gottlieb is a given name of German origin that also functions as a surname. As a masculine name, it has been used since the early modern period; as a surname it is common among people of German origin and among Jewish families in the diaspora.

The name combines Gott (God) and Lieb (beloved, dear), and is usually translated as "God's love" or "beloved by God." It is typically found in German-speaking contexts and has been carried into other cultures through migration and adoption.

Today Gottlieb appears in many countries, particularly in Germany, Austria, and the United States, where it is found among descendants of German and Jewish immigrants. As a surname, it has spread widely; given names are less common today but still seen in German-speaking contexts.

Notable individuals include Gottlieb Daimler (1834–1900), a German engineer who helped pioneer the modern automobile and co-founded Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft, which became part of Mercedes-Benz.

Institutions carrying the name include Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois (part of Loyola Medicine).