Etymology

Levi

Le·vi
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Today it means: The third son of Jacob, by his wife Leah. Full definition →

Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי
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  1. Biblical Hebrew · derived fromלֵוִי
  2. English todayLevi

Ultimately from Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (lēwî), of uncertain origin. Doublet of Lewi.

Words from the same roots

Biblical Hebrewלֵוִי all →

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