The nameLevana
Levana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, given in France since the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew levana, "moon", a word related to lavan, "white".
Origin
Hebrew. Levana is also the name of a Roman goddess who protected newborns.
History
First given in France in the early 1980s, Levana has been given steadily since, with a peak in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Levana
Levana in France
Levana was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 350 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Levana. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Levana in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Levana mean?
From the Hebrew levana, "moon", a word related to lavan, "white".
What is the origin of the name Levana?
Hebrew. Levana is also the name of a Roman goddess who protected newborns.
Is Levana a girl's or a boy's name?
Levana is a girl's name.