Boy name
Levon name meaning
“lion; a name associated with the lion”
Levon means “lion” and belongs to a family of names associated with that animal. It is the Armenian adaptation of Greek Leon, from leōn, meaning “lion.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it shares its central animal imagery with related names such as Leon and Leonardo.
What does Levon mean?
Lion; a name associated with the lion
In Turkish: aslan; aslanla ilişkili ad
Levon shares a historical root with Leon and carries the image of a lion. Medieval rulers named Levon in the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia provide prominent historical associations, without placing the name among Turkic ruler names. Armenian transmission is central to the form used in Türkiye.
Origin of the name Levon
Armenian Levon is an adapted form of Greek Leon. The Greek word leōn means lion.
Double names with Levon
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Levon İmdat
Meaning of each name
- Levon: lion; a name associated with the lion
- İmdat: aid; the provision of support
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Faik Levon
Meaning of each name
- Faik: surpassing, outstanding, distinguished
- Levon: lion; a name associated with the lion
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Levon Zengin
Meaning of each name
- Levon: lion; a name associated with the lion
- Zengin: wealthy; abundant and varied
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Behram Levon
Meaning of each name
- Behram: a name associated with victory; planet Mars
- Levon: lion; a name associated with the lion
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Levon Efrayim
Meaning of each name
- Levon: lion; a name associated with the lion
- Efrayim: fruitfulness; bearing fruit
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Rona Levon
Meaning of each name
- Rona: Joy, a cry of joy
- Levon: lion; a name associated with the lion
How to pronounce Levon
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /levon/ |
Is Levon a boy’s name?
Yes, Levon is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Levon does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Levon
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Levon
- Levon Panos Dabağyan · b. 1933
- Levon Göklenyan · b. 1927
- Levon Hancıyan · b. 1841
- Levon Hancıyan · b. 1860
- Levon Antikacıoğlu · b. 1950
- Levon Daron · b. 1875
- Levon Markaryan · b. 1906
FAQ about the name Levon
What is the meaning of Levon?
Levon means “lion; a name associated with the lion”. Armenian Levon is an adapted form of Greek Leon. The Greek word leōn means lion.
Is Levon a boy’s name?
Yes, Levon is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Levon in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Levon nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Levon?
Levon is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Levon have?
Levon has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Levon?
Levon does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 8 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Levon?
Some ideas: Levon İmdat; Faik Levon; Levon Zengin.
Famous people named Levon?
Notable people named Levon include Levon Panos Dabağyan, Levon Göklenyan, Levon Hancıyan.
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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