Hebrew · Boy name
Avi
“my father”
About the name Avi
Avi is a Hebrew masculine name meaning ‘my father’, derived from ‘av’ (father) with the first-person possessive suffix. It is commonly used as an independent given name in Jewish communities and also serves as a short form for longer Hebrew names such as Avraham and Avigdor. The element ‘avi’ appears in several biblical names, including Abigail and Avner, reflecting its deep roots in Hebrew tradition. In Israel, Avi is primarily given to boys and is a familiar, widely recognized name.
- Meaning
- my father
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AH-vee(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Avi
- Avi James
- Avi Lee
- Avi Sky
- Avi Morgan
- Avi Rae
Questions about Avi
- What does Avi mean?
- Avi is a Hebrew name meaning "my father".
- How do you pronounce Avi?
- Avi is pronounced AH-vee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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