Flood, smooth, or beloved friend
Leven is a name with multiple possible roots, most notably from the Scottish river and Loch Leven, derived from Gaelic words meaning 'flood' or 'smooth water'. It may also be a Dutch variant of Lieven, meaning 'beloved friend', or a shortened form of the English surname Levens.
Less common today
Leven isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,115 in 2018.
American actress known for The Hunger Games
A character in the novel series Leven Thumps · Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
