LEVION

Pronunciation: [le-vi-on]

Levion – The Meaning of the Name

The given name Levion is a modern creation, formed from two linguistic elements:

Though not a classical diminutive, the form allows for poetic interpretations such as "little lion" or "a being with lion's strength".

The origin and meaning presented here is one possible interpretation – for newly created names like Levion, differing interpretations are quite common.

Symbolic image of a small lion, meaning of the name Levion

The Symbolism of the Lion

The lion has long symbolized:

The name Levion merges these powerful traits with a gentle nuance.

A Name with Character

As a modern creation, Levion blends cultural traditions into something unique. The name is:

Related Names

In modern invented names, the suffix “-ion” often adds a soft, poetic or futuristic feel (e.g., Elion, Evion). Strictly linguistically, a diminutive suffix like -iskos would be more accurate than -ion, yielding something like Leviskos.

The similar-sounding name Levin has several origins, including a Low German variant of the Old High German name Liebwin (also Liafwin or Lebuin), meaning "dear friend" or "friend of the people." [Source: Wikipedia]

Dutch variants include Lieven and Lievin, which also mean "beloved friend" and stem from the same Germanic root. [Source: Wikipedia]

There is also a resemblance to the Hebrew name Levi, which can mean "joined" or "attached." [Source: Wikipedia] However, Levion, especially with the suffix -ion, is not a traditional Hebrew name.

Seltenheit

Levion ist eine moderne Namensschöpfung und bleibt eine Seltenheit.

Im nordischen Raum ist der Name vereinzelt belegt, etwa in Norwegen im 19. Jahrhundert [Quelle], jedoch ohne nachweisbare sprachliche Wurzeln oder etablierte Bedeutung.

Auch in Deutschland und den USA wurde Levion zwischen 2010 und 2024 nur sporadisch vergeben – im Durchschnitt etwa einmal alle ein bis zwei Jahre. [Quelle]