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The baby name Levan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈlɛvən/ (LEH-vən); Georgian: [lɛˈvɑn] (leh-VAHN).

Levan is Georgian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Georgian
Pronunciation: English: /ˈlɛvən/ (LEH-vən); Georgian: [lɛˈvɑn] (leh-VAHN)

What is the meaning of the name Levan ?

The baby name Levan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈlɛvən/ (LEH-vən); Georgian: [lɛˈvɑn] (leh-VAHN).

Levan is Georgian in Origin.

Levan is a Georgian masculine given name (ლევან) ultimately derived from the Greek Leon (“lion”), transmitted into Georgian through Byzantine Christian influence. It became prominent in the late medieval and early modern Caucasus, borne by rulers and nobles such as Levan of Kakheti (r. 1520–1574) and the Mingrelian prince Levan II Dadiani (1611–1657). The name has remained consistently popular in Georgia and among the Georgian diaspora, evoking royal lineage and martial valor.

Variants and cognates across languages include Armenian Levon, Russian/Slavic Lev, Greek/Latin Leon and Leo, and English/French Lionel; feminine counterparts include Leona and Léonie. In Georgian, the standard form is ლევან, with the everyday short form Leva. The core meaning, “lion,” links Levan to symbolism of courage, leadership, and protection, making it a timeless choice that bridges classical Mediterranean roots with distinct Georgian identity.

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Famous people with the name Levan

Levan Kobiashvili Athlete · Born 1977 · Georgia Levan Kobiashvili is best known as a Georgian former professional footballer. Born on 10 July 1977, he later became president of the Georgian Football Federation and also serves as a member of the Parliament of Georgia. Levan Tediashvili Athlete · Born 1948 · Soviet Union Levan Tediashvili was best known as a Soviet and Georgian freestyle wrestler who won Olympic gold in 1972 and 1976. He was one of the sport’s dominant figures, staying undefeated from 1971 to 1976. Levan Moseshvili Athlete · Born 1940 · Russia Levan Moseshvili was a Georgian basketball player best known for winning a silver medal with the Soviet team at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Born in 1940, he remained notable as part of that Olympic squad until his death in 2020.

Levan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GE Boys 0 #10 367 2,055
GE 0 #17 33 997
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
LT 0 #88 1 949
GE Girls 0 #105 4 1,564
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
GR Boys 0 #254 14 6,912
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
KZ Boys 0 #279 11 6,578
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
RU Boys 0 #294 233 12,621
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #482 23 11,303
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PS Boys 0 #512 37 10,655
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IL Boys 0 #543 65 10,983
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #647 21 13,071
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #676 7 3,552
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #898 33 5,610
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #920 33 5,697
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NL Boys 0 #937 15 5,873
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
TR 0 #1,119 93 19,440
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,164 15 25,619
DZ 0 #1,167 10 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,423 49 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,600 15 28,008

Levan is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Levan

Levan is predominantly a boy's name.
Levan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˈlɛvən/ (LEH-vən); Georgian: [lɛˈvɑn] (leh-VAHN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lev, Leva, Levani and Levon.
Yes — Levan ranked #383 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Levan ranks highest in France (#383 in 2021).
Levan's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #413 in 2011 to #383 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Levan are in our database, including Levan Kobiashvili (Athlete), Levan Tediashvili (Athlete), Levan Moseshvili (Athlete).