Levant - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Levant \l(e)-va-

is of French origin, and its meaning is "rising". Place name referring to the eastern Mediterranean and the direction of the rising sun.

For more information, see also the related name Levander.

Baby names that sound like Levant are Lavante and Lavonte. Other similar baby names are Devante, Lavan, Lorant, Levon, Leland and Levin.

Levant is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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