Levani as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Levani

What is the meaning of the name Levani ?

The baby name Levani is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced leh-VAH-nee (IPA: /lɛvɑˈni/).

Levani is Georgian in Origin.

Levani is a masculine name found in two main traditions. In Georgian, it functions as a variant of Levan, a name ultimately traced to Greek Leon/Leontios “lion.” Carried by nobles and rulers such as King Levan of Kakheti and the Dadiani princes, it has long-standing prestige and remains familiar in modern Georgia. Common Georgian short forms include Leko and Levo; related names across languages are Levan, Levon (Armenian), Leon/Leo, and Lev.

In Fiji, Levani is firmly established through church-era naming and widespread contemporary use (notably among rugby players). There it is typically treated as a local adaptation aligned with the same “lion” lineage, though some families connect it to biblical Levi “joined, attached.” Variants and spellings are stable - Levani, Levan - while international forms such as Leo or Lev offer streamlined alternatives.