Levi

Levi Meaning & Origin

About Levi
The surname Levi is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the biblical name Levi, which was the name of the third son of Jacob and Leah. In Hebrew, Levi means "joined" or "attached," symbolizing the connection between the individual and a higher power. It is also associated with the Levites, a tribe in ancient Israel who were responsible for religious duties. The surname Levi is commonly found among Jewish communities and signifies a lineage connected to the tribe of Levi or a person who is dedicated to religious service.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Levi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Levi: 7,500
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4731
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Levi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Levi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L010
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IY1 V AY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlivaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Levi in Braille

Here's how to represent Levi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Levi in braille

How to sign the name Levi using Sign Language

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

The name Levi in sign language

Numerology