Popularity: 1322
Origin: Hebrew
Other Origin(s): Sanskrit
Meaning: Father; Father of nations
If baby is destined to be the patriarch of the family, consider the short and sweet moniker Avi! Avi is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, where it means “father,” and comes from the name Avraham, meaning “father of nations.” Notable namesakes include Avi Arad, the founder and CEO of Marvel Studios, and Pentatonix member Avi Kaplan.