Leevi

Hebrew

"joined, attached"

Leevi Origin and Meaning

The name Leevi is a boy's name.

Leevi is a masculine Finnish name, considered the Finnish variant of Levi. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Leevi has been consistently popular in Finland for decades, often ranking in the top 30 boys' names. The double 'e' spelling reflects Finnish phonetic traditions and gives the name its distinctive Nordic character. Outside Finland, the name is gaining modest international recognition though it remains relatively uncommon in non-Finnish communities. The name combines traditional biblical roots with a modern Scandinavian sound.

Popularity of the name Leevi

• 16 Finland 2023

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Famous People Named Leevi

• Leevi Madetoja Finnish composer, conductor, and writer.
• Leevi Mutru Finnish Nordic combined skier
• Leevi Lehto Finnish poet
• Leevi Asser Kuuranne Finnish actor

The name Leevi in Pop Culture

• Leevi Finnish name of Hobbes of comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes"