At a Glance
- Meaning
- Embankment along a river; from French levée, 'raised'
- Origin
- French (via American English)
- Pronunciation
- LEV-ee
Levee is a French (via American English) name used for both boys and girls meaning “embankment along a river; from French levée, 'raised'”. It appears in our list of 200+ Southern Gothic Baby Names With Dark Charm and Romance.
Meaning & Origin of Levee
Meaning: Embankment along a river; from French levée, 'raised'.
Origin: French (via American English).
How to Pronounce Levee
LEV-eeIPA /ˈlɛvi/
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