The name Levan: meaning and origin
- Levan name meaning
- Levan origin
- Georgian names
Is your name Levan? It is an old Georgian name often linked to the Greek Leon, lion, though this version has not been finally confirmed. Many Georgian kings and princes carried it.
🦁 Where does the name Levan come from and what does it mean?
The most widespread version links the name to the Greek Leon, lion, though scholars have not fully settled the question. What is known is that Levan was a favourite name of the Georgian aristocracy for centuries.
It is still one of the most common Georgian names today. Lion or not, it certainly has a royal ring.
👑 Famous people named Levan
In Georgian history the name was carried by King Levan of Kakheti and by Levan II Dadiani, prince of Mingrelia. From royal courts to today's neighbourhoods: Levans are everywhere.
💬 Pet names for Levan
Levan comes with plenty of pet names. The most common affectionate forms are:
- Leva
- Leko
- Levaniko
😎 What character is linked to the name Levan?
People say Levans are proud as lions, brave and very charismatic. They have natural authority: they never raise their voice, yet everyone listens.
🔢 The numerology number of Levan
And finally, a little number magic. In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on.
The letters of Levan in Georgian (ლევან) add up to 92, which reduces to 2. In numerology, 2 is the number of partnership, diplomacy and gentleness.
It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits you.