Levantine; sailor or marine
Derived from the Ottoman Turkish word for a sailor in the imperial navy. It historically refers to people from the Levant, the eastern Mediterranean region, and carries connotations of handsomeness and bravery.
Less common today
Levent isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,458 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
Turkish pop singer and multi-instrumentalist
Famous Turkish comedian and actor
Professional footballer
