Boy
Levent
Levent is a Turkish boy’s name associated with bravery, with a historical connection to Ottoman sailors.
Meaning
Levent is commonly understood to mean brave or valiant. Its historical use for a naval serviceman adds a maritime connection to its associations with strength and courage.
Origin
Levent is established in Turkish, with a documented historical sense of naval serviceman in Ottoman Turkish. The supplied etymology does not establish its earlier linguistic roots.
In recent years
Levent was among the most chosen names for a time, appearing in seven earlier top-hundred lists and reaching a best position of 53rd. It does not appear in the latest official top-hundred list.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Levent pairs neatly with a small sailboat motif as a keepsake of a baby’s arrival.
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