Lev
Lev is a short and powerful masculine name cherished across diverse Slavic traditions. It naturally embodies the courage and regal strength of the lion, while its Hebrew roots convey the tender meaning of “heart”. Striking and timeless, it offers a confident, memorable choice for a boy.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name Lev means “lion”; in Hebrew origin, it can also mean “heart”.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Lev sa vykladá najmä ako slovanská podoba mien grécko-latinského pôvodu: grécke λέων (león) a latinské leo znamenajú „lev“. Samostatne sa však vyskytuje aj hebrejské meno לֵב (Lev) s významom „srdce“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Lev is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
LEV
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling18 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Lev
31People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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