Leevi
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Leevi
Leevi is the Finnish form of Levi, derived from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), meaning "joined" or "attached," originally referring to members of the Hebrew tribe of Levi.
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Etymology
Leevi is the Finnish form of Levi, derived from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), meaning "joined" or "attached," originally referring to members of the Hebrew tribe of Levi. The name is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic countries, with historical significance in Jewish tradition as the name of Jacob's third son and the founder of the Levite priestly tribe.
Leevi currently ranks #4,203 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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