Pronunciation: [lˈɛvɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Levey" is a bit tricky. The correct pronunciation is /ˈlɛvi/. The first part, "Lev", rhymes with "dev" and the "e" is pronounced like "eh". The "ey" at the end is pronounced like "ay". Although it may look like it should be pronounced "lev-ee", the correct way to say it is just "lev-eh". It is important to use the correct pronunciation when using someone's name, so be sure to practice saying it correctly.
The word "Levey" is a variant spelling of the surname "Levy". The etymology of the surname "Levy" can be traced back to multiple origins.
1. Jewish: "Levy" is a common surname among Jewish people, primarily of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. It derives from the Hebrew name לֵוִי (Levi), meaning "attached" or "joining". In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah and became the ancestor of the priestly tribe of Levi. The surname "Levy" was often given to families with ancestral connections to the tribe of Levi.
2. English: "Levy" can also be of English origin, particularly from the term "Levite". During the medieval period, Jews in England were sometimes referred to collectively as "Levites", indicating their role as agents and negotiators in moneylending and finance.
