Levant

Levant Meaning & Origin

About Levant
The name "Levant" refers to a region in the Eastern Mediterranean, encompassing countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine. It derives from the French word "levant," meaning "rising" or "the place where the sun rises," as the region is located to the east of Europe. Historically, the Levant has been a significant crossroads of civilizations, cultures, and trade routes, resulting in a diverse and rich history. Today, the term is often used to describe the cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics of this region.

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๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Most individuals with the name Levant are male.

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Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
LFNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
LA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
L01053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH0 V AE1 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/lษ™หˆvรฆnt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Levant in Braille

Here's how to represent Levant in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Levant in braille

How to Spell the Name Levant in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Levant using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Levant in sign language

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