Lev

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Lev means "heart" or "lion." In Hebrew, it is spelled לֵב.
Scripts(How to write)
Лев(Russian)
לֵב
Pronunciation
LYEHF
Lehv
Popularity
Lev is not one of the most popular names in the world, but it has become more common in recent years. According to DefineName, Lev was ranked #489 in popularity in the United States in 2020, up from #523 in 2019.

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Lev Name meanings & History

The name Lev means "heart" or "lion." In Hebrew, it is spelled לֵב. Means "lion" in Russian, functioning as a vernacular form of Leo. This was the real Russian name of both author Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) and revolutionary Leon Trotsky (1879-1940). Lev is used as both a first name and a surname. It is commonly used in Jewish communities and is also used by people of other backgrounds who appreciate its simple sound and meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Lev: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lev:

L: Languid,Liaison,Lovely,Lover,Luscious,Legal,Lazy

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten

V: Vivacious,Variety,Vexing,Versatility

Lev is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) LEV (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Czech lev (lion). (LEHV)


3.) Lev (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: (Russian) lionine


4.) Lev (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: "heart" or "lion"

Scripts: לֵב
לֵב(Hebrew)


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Description: "heart" or "lion". Means "heart" in Hebrew. Lev is a versatile name that can work well for boys of many different backgrounds and cultures. Its short length and simple spelling make it easy to pronounce and spell, and its meaning is both powerful and poetic.

Famous People

Lev Tolstoy was a famous Russian author known for his works such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina". Lev Yashin was a legendary Soviet goalkeeper known as the "Black Spider" who revolutionized the position with his acrobatic saves. Lev Landau was a Soviet physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1962.

5.) LEV (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Hebrew name meaning “heart.” It is also used as a short form of Levi (joining, adhesion). See LEVI. (LEEV)


6.) Lev (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) heart. (Russian) a form of Leo. A short form of Leverett, Levi.

Other Forms: Leb, Leva, Levko


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