Levente

Etymology
Generally considered as a derivative of the Hungarian verb hence its original meaning (see below); another theory is it might be derived from Slavic. Its origin is unrelated to the Hungarian noun.

Proper noun

 * , meaning “existing”

Usage notes
The only officially listed diminutive of is ; unrelated to the Jewish first name Levi (also written as Levy), but pronounced similarly. Its slang nicknames include Lecsó and Leves.