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Aviya
Pronounced ah-VEE-ah /ɑˈvi.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Aviyah, 'God is my father; the Lord is my father' (av, 'father', plus Yah, 'God')Medium
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History & Origin
Aviya comes from the Hebrew Aviyah, 'God is my father; the Lord is my father' (av, 'father', plus Yah, 'God'). A modern Israeli favorite, used for both sexes but most often a girl's name. A lyrical, biblical name (said 'ah-VEE-ah'; nickname Avi).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, God-is-my-father at the root, and biblical.
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What does the name Aviya mean?
Aviya is Hebrew for 'God is my father; the Lord is my father'.
How do you pronounce Aviya?
It's said ah-VEE-ah /ɑˈvi.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Aviya a boy or girl name?
Aviya is most often a girl's name (used for both sexes).
How popular is Aviya?
Aviya is a rare name in the U.S.