Gottlieba

Gottlieba is a feminine given name of German origin. It is related to Gottlieb, the masculine name meaning "beloved by God," and is sometimes described as an archaic variant or derivative form. The etymology traces to the elements Gott ("God") and lieb(e) ("beloved" or "dear"), with a feminine suffix typical of early modern German naming practices.

Historically, Gottlieba appears in German-speaking regions during the 18th and 19th centuries, primarily in church books and civil registers. It was a rare given name by the late 19th century and is scarcely used in contemporary populations. Its usage often reflected family naming traditions or the broader pattern of creating feminine forms from established male names.

There are no widely documented notable bearers of the name Gottlieba in standard reference works. The name remains of interest chiefly to genealogists and scholars of onomastics as an example of how masculine names such as Gottlieb were adapted into feminine forms in past centuries. Related names include Gottlieb and Gottliebe, which share the same etymological roots.