A member of the Levitical tribe
Pronunciation: lə-VIT-ee-uhn
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Levitian is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "A member of the Levitical tribe". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: lə-VIT-ee-uhn. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Λεβίτιος
σχετικός με τους Λευίτες
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
lə-VIT-ee-uhn
IPA
/ləˈvɪtiən/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
The Book of Leviticus in the Hebrew Bible describes the duties of the Levites, who were the tribe responsible for the religious and ceremonial functions in ancient Israel.
Approximately 1000 BCE to 586 BCE
The New Testament of the Christian Bible refers to the Levites as the descendants of Aaron, who was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. According to the New Testament, Jesus and his disciples were attacked by the 'chief priests and the scribes and the elders of the people, who were of the same family as the Levites.'
Approximately 1 CE to 30 CE
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Levitian
relating to the tribe of Levi, Levite
לויטיאן
שייך ללויים, מתייחס לשבט לוי
Λεβίτιος
σχετικός με τους Λευίτες
Levitianus
pertinens ad Levitas
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