Leví
/leˈbi/
Leví is the Spanish form of the name Levi, referring to the biblical figure and the ancestor of the Levites.
Leví is used as a proper noun to identify the biblical figure and the lineage of the Levites.
How do you pronounce it?
/leˈbi/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the term levita to describe a long frock coat, a word that shares a linguistic root with the formal attire once worn by certain religious officials.
- Spanish literature often uses the term levítico metaphorically to describe something that is overly ritualistic or obsessed with purity laws.
- While Leví is a biblical name, many Spanish speakers recognize it as the root of 'Levi's' jeans, though the clothing brand is named after Levi Strauss and not the biblical figure.
Examples in context
- Levi, su solicitud ha sido aprobada.Levi, your application has been approved.
- Hola Leví, ¿cómo estás?Hi Levi, how are you?
- ¡Ey, Levito! ¿Vamos a jugar al fútbol mañana?Hey, Levito! Are we playing soccer tomorrow?
- Leví es un personaje bíblico.Levi is a biblical character.
- Ellos estudian la historia de Leví.They are studying the history of Levi.
- Muchos descendientes vienen de Leví.Many descendants come from Levi.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking in a library about history books.
- Alejandro¿Has leído sobre Leví en este libro?Have you read about Levi in this book?
- LucíaSí, es un capítulo muy interesante.Yes, it is a very interesting chapter.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿conoces su linaje?Lucía, do you know his lineage?
- LucíaNo, pero quiero aprender más.No, but I want to learn more.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Leví, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
