Boy name
Lewon name meaning
“lion”
Lewon means “lion.” It is a rendering of the Armenian name Levon, belonging to the Leon family of names derived from Greek leōn, meaning lion. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name. The animal supplies its central image, while Leon and Levon are related forms.
What does Lewon mean?
Lion
In Turkish: aslan
Lewon is a masculine name connected with Levon and Leon. The letter w reflects a transliteration convention rather than a separate meaning. Levon appears among the names of Armenian kings of Cilicia. The lion is its linguistic meaning, while the royal association forms a separate historical layer.
Origin of the name Lewon
Lewon is a transliteration of Armenian Levon. It belongs to the Leon name family, derived from Greek leōn, ‘lion’.
How to pronounce Lewon
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lewon/ |
Is Lewon a boy’s name?
Yes, Lewon is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Lewon does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Lewon
What is the meaning of Lewon?
Lewon means “lion”. Lewon is a transliteration of Armenian Levon. It belongs to the Leon name family, derived from Greek leōn, ‘lion’.
Is Lewon a boy’s name?
Yes, Lewon is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Lewon in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Lewon nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Lewon?
Lewon is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Lewon have?
Lewon has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Lewon?
Lewon 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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