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Amichai
Pronounced ah-mee-KHY /ˌɑ.miˈxaɪ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew, 'my people are alive; my nation lives' (ami, 'my people', + chai, 'alive; living')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Amichai comes from Hebrew, 'my people are alive; my nation lives' (ami, 'my people', + chai, 'alive; living'). A lyrical, devout name (borne by the poet Yehuda Amichai; said 'ah-mee-KHY'; nickname Ami).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, my-people-are-alive at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Amichai mean?
Amichai is Hebrew for 'my people are alive; my nation lives' (ami, 'my people', + chai, 'alive').
How do you pronounce Amichai?
It's said ah-mee-KHY /ˌɑ.miˈxaɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the third (the 'ch' is a throaty kh).
Is Amichai a boy or girl name?
Amichai is a boy's name.
How popular is Amichai?
Amichai is a rare name in the U.S.