Definitions

1. noun

a Jewish surname, originally from Ukraine, especially common among Ashkenazi Jews; a variant of Levinson, or a shortened form of Levinsky.

“Her family’s surname, Levin, originated in Eastern Europe.”

2. noun

a type of comet with a long, narrow tail; named after the astronomer Mikhail Vsevolodovich Levine.

“The Levin comet was seen by astronomers in the early 20th century.”

3. proper noun

a given name, especially in Eastern European cultures.

“My friend’s name is Lev and he prefers to be called Levin.”