Leven
village · East Riding of Yorkshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
The name Leven likely derives from the Old English personal name 'Leofa' combined with 'efen', meaning 'level' or 'even'. It could refer to a place belonging to Leofa or a level area.
Word origins
- Leven
- Old EnglishAttestedLevel place or belonging to Leofa(from Leofa "personal name", efen "level, even")