Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My Father is Exalted, The Sun and air, Ansh
Pronunciation: ah-vee, /ˈɑːvi/, AA V IY
Popularity Rank: #3,127
Edward Irving Wortis, better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He is a winner of the Newbery Medal and twice one of the runners-up.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on April 22, 2024
Means 'my father' or 'my people' in Hebrew. It can also be a short form of Avraham or Avram, both of which mean 'father of a multitude' or 'exalted father.'
The name Avi is of Hebrew origin and means My Father is Exalted, The Sun and air, Ansh, Better than Perfect, One who is Born to Rule, Honest, Avi means 'my father' or 'my people' in Hebrew., Sun and Air. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Avi is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-vee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑːvi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA V IY
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Avi is recorded 20,318 times globally, ranking it as the 3,127th most common name worldwide.
Avi is most prevalent in Israel, with 8,946 occurrences, making it the 15th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Avi is found among 1 in every 36 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #15 | 1 : 36 |
| Palestine | #50 | 1 : 80 |
| United States of America | #1,705 | 1 : 843 |
| India | #611 | 1 : 702 |
| Mauritius | #250 | 1 : 323 |
| Canada | #1,362 | 1 : 931 |
| Bangladesh | #1,799 | 1 : 1,982 |
| France | #5,198 | 1 : 5,479 |
| United Kingdom | #3,305 | 1 : 2,373 |
| Mexico | #4,034 | 1 : 4,290 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Avi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Edward Irving Wortis, better known by the pen name Avi, is an American author of young adult and children's literature. He is a winner of the Newbery Medal and twice one of the runners-up.
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