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Leven Pronunciation
Leven is pronounced LEH-vən /ˈlɛ.vən/Medium
Meaning: From the Scottish place-name Leven — a river name, variously 'a smooth/flooding river' or 'an elm river' (Celtic); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Leven comes from the Scottish place and river-name Leven (Loch Leven, the River Leven) — a Celtic river-name, variously read as 'a smooth or flooding river' or 'an elm river' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-style name; the actor Levon Helm-style -ven sound is on trend (said 'LEH-vən'; nickname Lev).
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-smooth-or-elm-river at the root, and crisp.
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How do you pronounce Leven?
Leven is pronounced LEH-vən (/ˈlɛ.vən/). Press play above to hear Leven said aloud.
How do you say Leven?
Leven is said LEH-vən (/ˈlɛ.vən/). Press play above to hear Leven said aloud.
What does the name Leven mean?
Leven is a Scottish river/place-name, variously 'a smooth/flooding river' or 'an elm river'; the routes are layered.
Is Leven a boy or girl name?
Leven is most often a boy's name.
How popular is Leven?
Leven is a very rare name in the U.S.