Aviel
Aviel is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my father”.
| Meaning | God is my father |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֲבִיאֵל |
| Pronunciation | ah-vee-EL |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, France |
Meaning and origin of Aviel
Aviel joins av, 'father', with -i, 'my', and El, 'God', so it means 'God is my father'. Abiel appears in the Bible as the grandfather of King Saul and as one of David's warriors. In Israel Aviel is a well-used modern name, and it also appears among Jewish families in France and the United States.
Is Aviel a Jewish name?
Aviel is the Hebrew form of the biblical Abiel and expresses a direct, personal relationship with God, which makes it meaningful to religious and secular Jewish families alike.
How popular is Aviel?
Moderately used in Israel; rare elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Aviel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aviel mean?
Aviel means 'God is my father'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Aviel a Jewish name?
Aviel is the Hebrew form of the biblical Abiel and expresses a direct, personal relationship with God, which makes it meaningful to religious and secular Jewish families alike.
How do you pronounce Aviel?
Aviel is pronounced ah-vee-EL.
Is Aviel a boy or girl name?
Aviel is usually a boy name.