Boy name
Lev name meaning
“lion; heart in Hebrew usage”
Lev means “lion” in Russian usage and “heart” in a separate Hebrew usage. The Russian name belongs to the Leon family, while Hebrew lev is the word for heart. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. The writer Lev Tolstoy provides a historical literary association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Lev mean?
Lion; heart in Hebrew usage
In Turkish: aslan; İbranice kullanımda kalp
Lev has two distinct linguistic explanations under one spelling. The writer Lev Tolstoy is a prominent historical example of the Russian name. Hebrew use instead draws on the word for heart. The Turkish dictionary hint about Bulgaria's currency does not account for the full range of personal-name usage.
Origin of the name Lev
Lev is a Russian masculine name meaning ‘lion’, related to the Leon family. Separately, Hebrew lev means ‘heart’ and can also be used as a name.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Lev in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | L · Le |
How to pronounce Lev
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lev/ |
Is Lev a boy’s name?
Yes, Lev is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Lev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Lev
What is the meaning of Lev?
Lev means “lion; heart in Hebrew usage”. Lev is a Russian masculine name meaning ‘lion’, related to the Leon family. Separately, Hebrew lev means ‘heart’ and can also be used as a name.
Is Lev a boy’s name?
Yes, Lev is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Lev in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lev nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lev?
Lev is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Lev have?
Lev has 1 syllable and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Lev?
Lev does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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