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Etymology of the Latin word Leviticus

the Late Latin word Leviticus (Levitical, of, belonging to Levi)
derived from the Greek word Leuitikos, Λευϊτικός (Levitic; relating to the Levites)
derived from the Greek word Leuites, Λευΐτης (a Levite; descendant of Levi)
derived from the Greek word Leui, Λευΐ (Levi, the name of three Israelites)
derived from the Hebrew word Lewî
derived from the Greek word levites

Derivations in other languages

English leviticus, English Leviticus, Spanish levítico

Usage

Word found in Late Latin



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