 The surname "Halevi", which consists of the Hebrew definite article "ה" "Ha-" ("the") plus "Levi" (Levite) is not conclusive regarding being a Levite; a titular use of HaLevi indicates being a Levite.The daughter of a Levite is a ""Bat Levi"" ("Bat" being Hebrew for "daughter").The Tribe of Levi served particular religious duties for the Israelites and had political and educational responsibilities as well.