Levon
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- Name
- Levon
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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The masculine first name Levon (Լեւոն) is considered the Armenian variant of Leon. Literally translated, it means 'the lion' or 'the strong lion'.
What does the name Levon mean?
The masculine first name Levon (Լեւոն) is considered the Armenian variant of Leon. Literally translated, it means 'the lion' or 'the strong lion'. Its roots lie either in the Ancient Greek léōn (λέων) or the Latin leō for 'the lion'. Other variants include Levan, Levani, Leonel, and Lionel.
Where does the name Levon come from?
Etymology Levon is a masculine first name of Latin origin meaning 'the lion'. Latin
How do you pronounce Levon?
Sound & pronunciation of Levon: The name Levon is two syllables and sonorous. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Le-von' [leˈvɔn], starting with a bright E sound that feels light and clear. The darker second syllable provides tonal depth. The ending in '-on' gives the name a rounded finish. Levon sounds melodic and calm - balanced and pleasantly substantial.
When is the name day of Levon?
The name day of Levon is February 20, April 19, July 20, and November 6.
Popularity
Levon is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,282nd in the list of most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2006 at 654th. In the last ten years, Levon has been given as a first name about 260 times, placing it 1,341st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,469th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lev / Levi / Levik
Similar first names
Famous people
- Levon Airapetian (Armenian football player)
- Levon Altonian (Lebanese football player)
- Levon Aronian (Chess Grandmaster, ranked 8th in the world (as of 07/2007))
- Levon Babujian (Armenian chess player)
- Levon Chaushian (Armenian composer)
- Levon Davidian (1944–2009), Armenian-Iranian psychiatrist and politician
- Levon Geghamyan (Armenian wrestler)
- Levon Hayrapetyan (football player from Armenia)
- Levon Helm (American rock musician, drummer of 'The Band', honored in Elton John's song 'Levon' (1971))
- Levon Ichkhanian (Canadian musician)
- Levon Ishtoyan (Russian footballer)
- Levon IV (1309–1341), Armenian king
- Levon Kendall (Canadian basketball player)
- Levon Khechoyan (Armenian writer)
- Levon Larents (Armenian writer)
- Levon Louis (American musician)
- Levon Manaseryan (Armenian artist)
- Levon Marashlian (historian from Lebanon)
- Levon Minassian (musician)
- Levon Panos Dabagian (Turkish writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Levon
What is the meaning of the name Levon?
Levon literally means 'the lion' or 'the strong lion' and is the Armenian variant of the name Leon.
Where does the name Levon come from?
The name Levon has its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin, where the terms léōn and leō stand for 'the lion'.
How popular is the name Levon?
Levon is particularly popular in Armenia and among Armenians worldwide, although it is also increasingly used in other countries.