Avi: meaning of the Hebrew name
אָבִי
Pronounced AH-vee
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Avi
Avi comes from av, father, and speaks of fatherhood and family. It is also used as an affectionate short form of Avraham and Avner, a name full of warmth and a sense of home.
Avi in Hebrew
Avi is written אבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָבִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
Gematria value: 13 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmy father
- PronunciationAH-vee
- Hebrewאבי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Avi was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Avi
What does the name Avi mean?
Avi comes from av, father, and speaks of fatherhood and family. It is also used as an affectionate short form of Avraham and Avner, a name full of warmth and a sense of home.
How do you pronounce Avi?
Avi is pronounced AH-vee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Avi in Hebrew?
Avi is written אבי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָבִי).
What is the gematria of Avi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אבי adds up to 13 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10).
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