Levi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: le-hve-e
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Joined

Levi is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "joined" or "attached". The name has its roots in the biblical figure Levi, who was the son of Jacob and founder of the Israelite tribe of Levi. The Hebrew verb "לוה" ("Lava") is the source of the name, which means "to join" or "connect". In the Jewish Bible and the Christian Old Testament, Levi is the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the father of the Levites tribe. The name Levi has a long history but has managed to stay current and popular, partly due to the enduring popularity of Levi's jeans. Some famous people named Levi include Levi Alves McConaughey, son of Matthew McConaughey; Levi Miller, an actor; and Levi Strauss, the entrepreneur who founded the Levi Strauss & Co. jeans company.

Levi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Levi is currently #34 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Levi is currently #34 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Levi is currently #33 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Levi is currently #33 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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Famous People Named Levi

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Levi, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Levi Strauss: Levi Strauss was a German-American businessman who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans. He passed away in 1902.
  • Levi Miller: Levi Miller is an Australian actor and model known for his roles in "Pan," "Better Watch Out," and "A Wrinkle in Time."

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