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Lev

Boy · English · Short name

Meaning
Lion; heart
Pronunciation
LYOV
Origin
English

From Russian 'lev' meaning lion; also Hebrew 'lev' meaning heart.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Slavic, Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Eastern Europe, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • LeoLatin / English

    Related Latin form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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