♂♀ Name Avi – My Father

Origin:	Hebrew, Sanskrit
Meaning:	father, my father, sun, air
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Avi can be a boy’s or girl’s name, but it is more commonly given to boys. It mainly originates from Hebrew and means “my father.”

Where does the name Avi come from?

Avi is a Hebrew boy’s name, but is also a unisex diminutive of girl and boy names beginning with “Av-“ e.g. Avraham, Aviram, Avriel or Aviana. Avi also has its origin in Sanskrit.

What does the name Avi mean?

Avi means “father” or “my father” in Hebrew. In Sanskrit, Avi means “sun” and “air”.

Word composition

• Hebrew “אָב” (áv) = father
• Sanskrit “अवि” (ávi) = sun, air

Pronunciation of Avi

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Last updated: 1/10/2025