An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
English-French-Persian

1) To rise or float in the air, especially by means of supposed magical powers.
2) To cause to rise or float in the air.

From L. levitas "lightness," from levis "light."

Bâlâ kardan, literally "to raise, uplift," from bâlâ "high, up," → high, + kardan "to do, perform, make," → effect; bâlâ šodan, from bâlâ + šodan "to go, to pass, to become," → set.