Avital
Avital is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Father of dew”.
| Meaning | Father of dew |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֲבִיטַל |
| Pronunciation | ah-vee-TAHL |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Avital
Avital joins av, 'father', and tal, 'dew', giving 'father of dew', which is understood as God as the giver of dew, a vital blessing in the land of Israel. In the Bible Abital is one of King David's wives, mother of his son Shephatiah. Avital Sharansky, who campaigned worldwide for the release of her husband Natan Sharansky from Soviet prison, is a well-known modern bearer.
Is Avital a Jewish name?
Avital is a biblical name, borne by a wife of David listed in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, and the dew imagery recalls the prayer for dew recited on Passover.
How popular is Avital?
Well used in Israel and among Jewish families abroad.
Gifts with the name Avital
- Avital name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Avital baby gifts (Amazon)
- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Avital
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Avital mean?
Avital means 'Father of dew'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Avital a Jewish name?
Avital is a biblical name, borne by a wife of David listed in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, and the dew imagery recalls the prayer for dew recited on Passover.
How do you pronounce Avital?
Avital is pronounced ah-vee-TAHL.
Is Avital a boy or girl name?
Avital is usually a girl name.