Definitions

1. noun

A variant of Levi, a Hebrew name, especially one borne by a biblical figure, the son of Jacob.

“The biblical account of Levi, the priestly tribe, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Israelites.”

2. proper noun

A given name, often borne by males, derived from the biblical figure Levi.

“Levi Strauss, the German-American entrepreneur, founded the company that would become a leading manufacturer of denim jeans.”

3. surname

A family name derived from the biblical figure Levi, often borne by people of Jewish or Ashkenazi descent.

“The Levi family, a prominent clan in medieval Europe, produced several notable scholars and rabbis.”