Liði

Liði is a term that may appear in Nordic language contexts and as a proper name, but it does not refer to a single, widely known subject. In Icelandic and Old Norse, the root lið means “limb,” “part,” or “joint,” and related forms appear in a variety of words and compounds. Liði itself is not a common standalone word in modern Icelandic; rather, it is typically encountered as part of other forms or as a transliterated name element in historical sources.

In onomastics, Liði has been used, though rarely, as a masculine given name in Icelandic and Norse-influenced contexts. In contemporary fiction and media, Liði may be adopted as a fictional proper name without implying any specific real-world person or tradition. There are no widely cited figures or events universally associated with the spelling Liði.

For linguistic context, see related terms such as lið and liðir, which cover the meanings of limb, part, or member and form a basis for understanding the potential semantic field of Liði. The term should be distinguished from these related words when encountered in texts.

See also: lið, liðir, Icelandic names, Old Norse.