אֲבִיחַי

Avichai

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Avichai is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My father lives”.

MeaningMy father lives
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Written asאֲבִיחַי
Pronunciationah-vee-KHAI
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Avichai

Avichai joins Hebrew avi, 'my father', with chai, 'lives', giving 'my father lives' or 'my Father is life', which many understand as referring to God. It is a modern Israeli name, often chosen to honour a living or late father or grandfather. The 'ch' is a guttural kh sound, and the name is often shortened to Avi. It has a warm, traditional sound despite its modern use.

Is Avichai a Jewish name?

Avichai is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, especially in Israel; it is not biblical but is built like biblical names such as Avishai and Avital.

How popular is Avichai?

Fairly common in Israel, particularly in observant families.

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Spellings and variants of Avichai

AvihaiAvi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Avichai mean?

Avichai means 'My father lives'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Avichai a Jewish name?

Avichai is a Hebrew name used by Jewish families, especially in Israel; it is not biblical but is built like biblical names such as Avishai and Avital.

How do you pronounce Avichai?

Avichai is pronounced ah-vee-KHAI.

Is Avichai a boy or girl name?

Avichai is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.