Levente

Levente is a male name that has its origins in Hungary. The meaning of the name encompasses terms like 'the Existing', 'the Being', as well as 'the Living' or 'the Alive'. The name derives from the old Hungarian word 'lesz', which stands for 'will be', 'existent', 'living', and similar meanings.

What does the name Levente mean?

Levente is a Hungarian male name that translates to 'the Existing', 'the Being', or 'the Living' as well as 'the Alive'. The root of the name goes back to the Hungarian word 'lesz', which encompasses the concepts of 'existence' and 'life'. Additionally, there is a reference to the Persian word 'levend', meaning 'free soldier' or 'volunteer soldier', thus also taking on meanings such as 'the Hero', 'the Knight', or 'the Bold Warrior'. Levente was revived in the 19th century and has been used by the royal family of Árpád since at least the 10th century. Although the name Levente sounds similar, it has a different origin than the Turkish name Levent.

Where does the name Levente come from?

Levente is a male name that originates from Hungarian and means 'the Existing'.

How do you pronounce Levente?

The pronunciation of Levente is three syllables and rhythmically structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Le-ven-te' [leˈvɛntɛ]. It begins with a long E sound that conveys a certain brightness. The middle syllable with the consonant combination '-vent-' gives the name a clear structure and emphasis. The open ending '-e' provides a gentle conclusion. Overall, Levente sounds lively and characterful – distinctive, international, and present.

When is the name day of Levente?

The name day of Levente is celebrated on June 18 and June 28.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Levente enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,506th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, reaching rank 1,020. Over the last ten years, Levente has been chosen as a first name about 260 times, placing it at 1,341 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,533.

Nicknames & pet names

Lev / Levi / Vente / Vevi

Famous people

• Levente Balatoni (Hungarian alpine skier)
• Levente Bozsik (Hungarian footballer)
• Levente Csik (Romanian footballer)
• Levente Csiszer (badminton player from Hungary)
• Levente Egry (musician from America)
• Levente Elekes (Romanian ice hockey player)
• Levente Furedy (Hungarian wrestler)
• Levente Gyongyosi (Romanian composer)
• Levente Horvath (Hungarian footballer)
• Levente Lantos (Hungarian footballer)
• Levente Lengyel (Hungarian chess master)
• Levente Lorincz (Romanian ice hockey player)
• Levente Schultz (footballer from Hungary)
• Levente Szantai (Hungarian footballer)
• Levente Szijarto (Romanian basketball player)
• Levente Szuper (Hungarian ice hockey goalkeeper)
• Levente Zsok (Romanian ice hockey player)