The baby name Levene is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈviːn/ (luh-VEEN),/ˈlɛvən/ (LEV-ən).
The baby name Levene is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈviːn/ (luh-VEEN),/ˈlɛvən/ (LEV-ən).
Levene is English, Scottish in Origin.
Levene is a modern given name with surname roots. Most commonly it reflects the Ashkenazic Jewish surname Levene/Leine/Levine, ultimately from the Hebrew Levi, name of the priestly Levite tribe, from a verb meaning “joined” or “attached.” In Britain it can also be a toponymic offshoot of Leven, the Scottish place and river name probably from Gaelic Leamhain, “elm river,” giving Levene a parallel nature-based sense.
As a first name, Levene appears sporadically from the early 20th century in Britain and North America, often adopted to honor a family surname and used for both boys and girls. Notable bearers exist chiefly with the surname (e.g., actor Sam Levene; statistician Howard Levene). Variants and related forms include Levine, Levin, Levien, LeVine, Lewin, Levina/Levena (feminine), and Levon; short forms like Lev or Lee are common. Pronunciations vary: lə-VEEN or lə-VEN.
Levene is a genuine rarity. We count just 16 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Levene is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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