Levee

LEHV-ee
English word name
"ridge along a river; floodbank"

Levee Origin and Meaning

The name Levee is a girl's name meaning "ridge along a river; floodbank".

Derived from the French word levée meaning "to raise", a levee is either a naturally formed ridge along a riverbank, made up of sediment deposited there by overflowing water, or a manmade barrier created to protect against flooding.

As a name, Levee is similar enough to the popular Levi and Evie that it could work as a subtle nature name, fitting in with the likes of Lainey, Lennon, Leni, and River.