A British male given name, sometimes a surname, famously associated with historical figures like Clive of India.
From Old English 'clif,' meaning 'cliff' or 'steep bank.' It became used as a surname for people living near cliffs, and eventually evolved into a given name in English-speaking countries.
Clive of India used this name to become one of history's most powerful men, leading the British East India Company's armies—so the name became forever linked to colonial power and influence in South Asia.
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