Loew

German

"lion"

Loew Origin and Meaning

The name Loew is a boy's name of German origin meaning "lion".

This variation of the surname Loeb works even better than the original as a first name, though any child named Loew will inevitably have to endure a lifetime's worth of "high and...." jokes. Other leonine options: Leopold or Lionel.

Famous People Named Loew

• Judah Loew ben Bezalel the Maharal of Prague, Czech rabbi and scholar