Levar is a modern English name that is derived from the French surname Lamar and means “the pool”. Levar was briefly popular in the late 1970s in large part due to beloved actor LeVar Burton’s role in the miniseries “Roots”.
Meaning of the name Levar:
English: the pool
Origin of the name Levar:
Levar is a modern English name that is derived from the French and English name Lamar meaning “the pool”. Lamar is a surname that denotes someone living near a pond or lake.
Symbolism of the name Levar:
Levar means “the pool” and comes from the surname Lamar. A pool of water could refer to a lake, pond, or other still body of water. Water is symbolic of emotions and creativity.
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Style of the name Levar:
modern
Gender of the name Levar:
Levar is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Levar:
lə-VAHR
Number of syllables in the name Levar:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Levar:
Levar evokes feelings of compassion and creativity.
Alternative spellings for the name Levar:
LeVar, Lavar, Leevar
Nicknames for the name Levar:
Popularity of the name Levar:
According to the Social Security Administration, Levar is a popular baby boy’s name. Levar was in the top 1000 baby names between 1977 and 1980. It peaked at #343 in 1977.
Related names for the name Levar:
Great middle names for the name Levar and their meanings:
- James (supplanter)
- Terrence (instigator)
- Aaron (high mountain, exalted)
- Cameron (crooked nose)
- Axel (my father is peace)
- Jace (healer)
- Miles (merciful, soldier)
- Rhett (advice)
Famous people with the name Levar:
- LeVar Burton (American actor, director, and author)
- Levar Fisher (American football player)
- Levar Harper-Griffith (American professional tennis player)
- Levar Stoney (American politician)
- LeVar Woods (American football coach)
Levars in popular culture:
- LeVar “Freight Train” Brown (television, “The Cleveland Show”)