Levana is a feminine given name of Roman origin, derived from Latin levo meaning "to raise, to lift." In Roman religion and mythology, Levana was the name of a goddess associated with newborn babies and the rituals of childbirth. Specifically, Levana was the goddess who presided over the act of lifting a child from the ground after birth, symbolizing the mother's acceptance of the child as her own. This naming practice reflected the deeply ingrained belief that infants were ritually pure once lifted from the earth. The name Levana thus carries connotations of nurture, beginnings, and divine protection. While not widely used in modern times, Levana retains its classical charm and appears occasionally in literary works, such as in Thomas Hardy's poem "To a Motherless Child" or in artistic references to Roman antiquity. Related names include Levina and Levána, though no direct variants exist in common usage. Historically, the name remains rare and is primarily chosen by parents drawn to ancient mythology or seeking a unique name with profound symbolic roots.