Chavi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KHAH-vee /ˈxɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: Chavi is a Hebrew pet form of Chava (Eve), from a root meaning 'life' or 'to breathe'. Separately, chavi is a Romani word for 'girl'. Both routes are documented.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short name: Chavi comes from Chava/Eve ('life'), and is also Romani for 'girl' (said 'KHAH-vee'). Both routes noted.

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Origin LowHebrew, Romani

MeaningChavi is a Hebrew pet form of Chava (Eve), from a root meaning 'life' or 'to breathe'. Separately, chavi is a Romani word for 'girl'. Both routes are documented.

U.S. rank (2025)#8983 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 106

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chavi is a Hebrew pet form of Chava (Eve), tied to a root for 'life', and separately a Romani word for 'girl'. Both routes are documented (said 'KHAH-vee').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely. Warm, short, and rooted.

Did you know? Chavi is a tender Hebrew pet form of Chava (Eve, 'life') and, in Romani, simply means 'girl'. A cozy, short name said 'KHAH-vee'.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Chavi — Hebrew from Chava/Eve 'life'; Romani 'girl'

Variations

ChavaChavieHavi

Nicknames

ChavVee

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Chaya— a like Hebrew 'life' cousin

Navi— a similar short -avi sound

Eve— the 'life' name Chavi ties back to

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chavi mean?

Chavi is a Hebrew pet form of Chava/Eve ('life') and a Romani word for 'girl'; both routes are documented.

How do you pronounce Chavi?

It's said KHAH-vee /ˈxɑ.vi/ — two syllables, with a soft guttural start.

Is Chavi a boy or girl name?

Chavi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Chavi?

Chavi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.