Avichai: meaning of the Hebrew name

אֲבִיחַי

Pronounced ah-vee-KHAI

Meaning of Avichai

Avichai, avi chai, means "my father lives," a declaration of life and continuity. A boy's name that expresses the bond between generations and hope.

Avichai in Hebrew

Avichai is written אביחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיחַי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • אAlef
  • בBet
  • יYod
  • חHet
  • יYod

Gematria value: 31 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningmy father lives
  • Pronunciationah-vee-KHAI
  • Hebrewאביחי
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Avichai 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 Avichai

What does the name Avichai mean?

Avichai, avi chai, means "my father lives," a declaration of life and continuity. A boy's name that expresses the bond between generations and hope.

How do you pronounce Avichai?

Avichai is pronounced ah-vee-KHAI in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Avichai in Hebrew?

Avichai is written אביחי in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיחַי).

What is the gematria of Avichai?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אביחי adds up to 31 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Het 8 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: אביחי