Boy name
Levend name meaning
“tall and handsome; naval soldier”
Levend means tall and handsome, and also a naval soldier. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it comes through Ottoman Turkish levend, associated etymologically with Persian lavand. Ottoman naval troops provide its concrete maritime connection, while Levent is another spelling of the same name.
What does Levend mean?
Tall and handsome; naval soldier
In Turkish: boylu boslu, yakışıklı; deniz askeri
Levent is connected with levend, a term used especially for naval soldiers in Ottoman history. Turkish also uses it as an adjective for a tall, impressive appearance. Levend preserves the older spelling. The personal name draws on these historical and descriptive senses and is not merely derived from a district name.
Origin of the name Levend
From Ottoman Turkish levend. It is usually linked to Persian lavand, though explanations involving Italian levante have also been proposed for its maritime usage.
Double names with Levend
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Levend Emircan
Meaning of each name
- Levend: tall and handsome; naval soldier
- Emircan: a ruler or prince; a dear soul
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Rojvan Levend
Meaning of each name
- Rojvan: Guardian of the day or sun
- Levend: tall and handsome; naval soldier
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Levend Faysal
Meaning of each name
- Levend: tall and handsome; naval soldier
- Faysal: decisive judgment; one who distinguishes right from wrong
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Nedret Levend
Meaning of each name
- Nedret: rarity, scarcity and uncommonness
- Levend: tall and handsome; naval soldier
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Levend Rugeş
Meaning of each name
- Levend: tall and handsome; naval soldier
- Rugeş: bright-faced, cheerful-faced
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Cengiz Levend
Meaning of each name
- Cengiz: Vast, ocean-like
- Levend: tall and handsome; naval soldier
How to pronounce Levend
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /levend/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | لوند |
Is Levend a boy’s name?
Yes, Levend is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Levend does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Levend
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Zeynel♂Adornment
Famous people named Levend
- Levend Ölgen
- Levend Seyhan · b. 1978
- Levend Yılmaz · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Levend
What is the meaning of Levend?
Levend means “tall and handsome; naval soldier”. From Ottoman Turkish levend. It is usually linked to Persian lavand, though explanations involving Italian levante have also been proposed for its maritime usage.
Is Levend a boy’s name?
Yes, Levend is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Levend in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Levend nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Levend?
Levend is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Levend have?
Levend has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Levend?
Levend does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Levend?
Other spellings: Levent.
What names go well with Levend?
Some ideas: Levend Emircan; Rojvan Levend; Levend Faysal.
Famous people named Levend?
Notable people named Levend include Levend Ölgen, Levend Seyhan, Levend Yılmaz.
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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