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Levin (given name)

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Levin
GenderMan
Language(s)English
Origin
Word/nameOld German word or Old English word
Meaningdear friend
Region of originGermany
Other names
Alternative spellingLeobwin, Liebwin, Leofwine
Variant form(s)Levi
Nickname(s)Levi
Related namesLevi

Levin is a masculine given name.[1] It is a modern German version of the Old English name Leofwine or the Old German Leobwin or Liebwin, meaning "dear friend." Dutch variants include Lieven and Lievin.[2] A rare modern English variant is Lewin. It can also be a variant of Levi, and is a surname with different origins.

Notable people with the name include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Vornamen der Neugeborenen" (in German). Federal Statistical Office Switzerland. 2018. Retrieved 2020-02-20.
  2. ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Leobwin". behindthename.com. 2020-02-04.