Lavan
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lavan
Lavan derives from the Hebrew root meaning "white" or "moon," related to the word "levanah" (לבנה), and historically referred to whiteness or lunar qualities.
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Etymology
Lavan derives from the Hebrew root meaning "white" or "moon," related to the word "levanah" (לבנה), and historically referred to whiteness or lunar qualities. The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and Hebrew-speaking communities, with biblical and Talmudic roots in Jewish tradition.
Lavan currently ranks #13,261 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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