Levi

Levi is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Levi (לֵוִי), which means "joining" or "attaching." In the Hebrew Bible, Levi is the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of the Israelite tribe of Levi, which was traditionally associated with the priestly class. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, including Lévi in French, Levi in Italian, Spanish, and German, and Levy in English. The name has also been adopted as a surname in many cultures. In the context of the Bible, the Levites were responsible for the religious duties of the Israelites, including the maintenance of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem. The name Levi has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Levi Strauss, the founder of the Levi's clothing company, and Levi Eshkol, the third Prime Minister of Israel.