Aviv: meaning of the Hebrew name
אָבִיב
Pronounced ah-VEEV
Meaning of Aviv
Aviv is spring, the season of blossoming and renewal. In the Torah, the month of the Exodus from Egypt is called "the month of Aviv". Used for boys and girls.
This day ye go forth in the month Abib.
הַיּוֹם אַתֶּם יֹצְאִים בְּחֹדֶשׁ הָאָבִיב׃
Aviv in Hebrew
Aviv is written אביב in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָבִיב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- בBet
Gematria value: 15 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningspring
- Pronunciationah-VEEV
- Hebrewאביב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Aviv ranked #58 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (295 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2023.
In 2024, Aviv ranked #82 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (205 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #74, in 2019.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58 | 295 | 82 | 205 |
| 2023 | 51 | 325 | 98 | 170 |
| 2022 | 53 | 359 | 94 | 187 |
| 2021 | 53 | 385 | 81 | 228 |
| 2020 | 53 | 350 | 79 | 208 |
| 2019 | 53 | 390 | 74 | 235 |
| 2018 | 55 | 348 | 92 | 197 |
| 2017 | 62 | 302 | 97 | 177 |
| 2016 | 67 | 272 | 94 | 184 |
| 2015 | 64 | 283 | 95 | 186 |
| 2014 | 56 | 359 | 97 | 176 |
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 Aviv
What does the name Aviv mean?
Aviv is spring, the season of blossoming and renewal. In the Torah, the month of the Exodus from Egypt is called "the month of Aviv". Used for boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Aviv?
Aviv is pronounced ah-VEEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Aviv in Hebrew?
Aviv is written אביב in Hebrew (with vowel points: אָבִיב).
Is Aviv a biblical name?
Yes. Aviv appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 13:4.
How popular is the name Aviv in Israel?
In 2024, Aviv ranked #58 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (295 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2023. In 2024, Aviv ranked #82 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (205 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #74, in 2019. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Aviv?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אביב adds up to 15 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Bet 2).
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