Strong’s H3879

לֵוִי

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

Leviy

Pronunciation

leh-VAI

Definition

Levi

Meaning

something attached, a wreath

Usage

The name "Levi" is primarily used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the third son of Jacob and Leah. Levi is the progenitor of the Levites, the Israelite tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service. The name signifies attachment or joining, reflecting Leah's hope that Jacob would become more attached to her after Levi's birth (Genesis 29:34).

Bible references

Ezra 6:16;Ezra 6:18;Ezra 7:13;Ezra 7:24