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Levi | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

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Levi

Levi is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Levi, son of Jacob and founder of the Israelite tribe of Levi. The name is derived from the Hebrew verb לוה ("Lava"), meaning "to join" or "connect".

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Meaning

to join

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered popular.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Levi is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to join" or "attached". It is found in the Old Testament as the name of the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the progenitor of the Tribe of Levi, who were the priests and Levites of Israel. The name has remained in use throughout Jewish history and has been adopted in many cultures worldwide.

Famous Namesakes

Levi Strauss, Levi P. Morton, Levi Coffin, Levi Bellfield, Levi P. Morton

Nicknames & Variations

Lee, Lew, Lev

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