As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Heb.) The same as Levi, joined, united, coupled; Jacob's third son.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Religion of origin: Jewish

Language of origin: Hebrew

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.