Avital: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲבִיטַל
Pronounced ah-vee-TAL
Meaning of Avital
Avital joins avi, my father, with tal, dew: God is like dew, bringing freshness and blessing. In the Bible, Avital was one of the wives of King David.
and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
וְהָרְבִיעִי אֲדֹנִיָּה בֶן־חַגִּית וְהַחֲמִישִׁי שְׁפַטְיָה בֶן־אֲבִיטָל׃
Avital in Hebrew
Avital is written אביטל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיטַל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- טTet
- לLamed
Gematria value: 52 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Tet 9 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy father is dew
- Pronunciationah-vee-TAL
- Hebrewאביטל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Avital ranked #73 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (245 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #67, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73 | 245 |
| 2023 | 67 | 258 |
| 2022 | 78 | 232 |
| 2021 | 84 | 220 |
| 2020 | 92 | 184 |
| 2019 | 80 | 223 |
| 2018 | 84 | 206 |
| 2017 | 87 | 204 |
| 2016 | 88 | 199 |
| 2015 | 97 | 183 |
| 2014 | 89 | 194 |
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 Avital
What does the name Avital mean?
Avital joins avi, my father, with tal, dew: God is like dew, bringing freshness and blessing. In the Bible, Avital was one of the wives of King David.
How do you pronounce Avital?
Avital is pronounced ah-vee-TAL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Avital in Hebrew?
Avital is written אביטל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיטַל).
Is Avital a biblical name?
Yes. Avital appears in the Hebrew Bible, in II Samuel 3:4.
How popular is the name Avital in Israel?
In 2024, Avital ranked #73 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (245 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #67, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Avital?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אביטל adds up to 52 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Tet 9 + Lamed 30).
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