Avichai: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲבִיחַי
Pronounced ah-vee-KHAI
- Boy
- Hebrew
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.
Similar names
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).
Keep your shortlist in the Shemot app
Meaning, gematria and Israeli popularity for 2,300+ names, and a shared list for couples.
The app's screens and name meanings are in Hebrew. Every name also shows its English spelling.
Get the appGet the appThis name in Hebrew: אביחי