Leviathan
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Leviathan
Leviathan derives from the Hebrew word "livyathan" (לִוְיָתָן), meaning "coiled" or "twisted," referring to a massive sea serpent or whale.
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Etymology
Leviathan derives from the Hebrew word "livyathan" (לִוְיָתָן), meaning "coiled" or "twisted," referring to a massive sea serpent or whale. The name appears primarily in Jewish and Christian traditions, most notably in the Hebrew Bible (Book of Job) where it describes a primordial sea monster, and later influenced Western theology and literature as a symbol of chaos and evil.
Leviathan currently ranks #2,964 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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