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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Levi

Levi is an ancient yet stylish masculine name. Derived from the Hebrew culture, it means ‘attached’ or ‘joining.’ The term also means ‘unite.’ It is also believed to have been derived from the Hebrew term ‘yillaweh,’ signifying ‘he will join.’ Levi is also a diminutive of the Hungarian Levente, meaning ‘hero.’ According to the Book of Genesis, the name has immense biblical significance as Levi is the third son of Jacob and Leah. The Israeli tribe of Levites is considered to have descended from him. This name is also there in the New Testament, where it is a name for the apostle Matthew.

Despite being an ancient name, there are not many variations across languages. However, it is Levey and Lewi in Hebrew. In Finnish and Polish, it is Leevi and Lewy, respectively. In Biblical Greek, it is Leui. Before the Protestant Reformation in Europe, this name was relatively uncommon. However, during this period, Christian parents began to prefer Biblical names over traditional Catholic ones. As a result, the popularity of this name increased significantly among Protestant families.

A lot of notable personalities in the past have borne this name. The most important is the German Jewish immigrant Levi Strauss, the founder of the iconic denim blue jean company Levi Strauss & Co. Throughout American history, many businessmen, educators, and politicians have taken on this name. In addition, many famous actors have chosen this name for their sons, such as Holly Brisley and Paul Ford, who named their son Levy Harper Ford, and singer Sheryl Crow, who named her son Levy James Crow.

Levi has made several notable appearances in popular culture, including in the Fifty Shades of Grey novel, where the character of a photographer who misses the opportunity to photograph Christian Grey bears the name Levi. Another occurrence of the name can be found in the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, where a character is named Levy Schmitt.

Levi

Meaning Person who is attached or pleadged

Gender Boy

Religion Judaism

Origin Frisian, Hebrew

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How To Pronounce Levi?

Levi On The Popularity Chart

Since the mid-1990s, there has been an increase in the use of this name. Levi peaked in popularity in the year 2021.

Popularity Over Time

With the exception of a brief decline in 2016, the name has steadily risen to the top. This graph highlights its growth over the decades.

Rank Over Time

Despite its popularity, Levi’s ranking has seen quite a few ups and downs when compared to other baby names.

Names With Similar Sound As Levi

Levi sounds pleasant and intuitive. Here are a few more names that have a similar rhythm.

Lavan Laven Lavi Lavin Lavvie Leviathan Levin Leviticus Levius Levy

Names With Similar Meaning As Levi

Here is a compilation of names that indicate unification but have a different tone and vibe.

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Name Numerology For Levi

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel. At MomJunction, she writes on child education and developmental activities. She likes to...more