Levi
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Levi, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — In the Bible, the third son of Jacob, ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (lēwî), of uncertain origin.
Full origin of Levi →Frequently asked questions
What does “Levi” mean?
The word “Levi” means in the Bible, the third son of Jacob, ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi.
How do you pronounce “Levi”?
“Levi” is pronounced LEE-veye (/ˈliː.vaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Levi” in a sentence?
Here is “Levi” used in a sentence: “Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob.”
What part of speech is “Levi”?
“Levi” is a name.
Where does the word “Levi” come from?
The word “Levi” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew לֵוִי (lēwî), of uncertain origin.
Is “Levi” a common word?
“Levi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Levi” have?
“Levi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the Bible, the third son of Jacob, ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi.
Who was Levi in the Bible?
In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and became the ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi, from which the priestly Levites descended.
Is Levi used as a first name or a surname?
Levi is used as both a masculine given name of Hebrew origin and as a Jewish surname, reflecting its long history as one of the twelve tribal names of Israel.