אָבִיב

Aviv

unisexHebrewJewish

Aviv is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Spring; ripening ears of grain”.

MeaningSpring; ripening ears of grain
GenderUnisex
OriginHebrew
Written asאָבִיב
Pronunciationah-VEEV
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael, United States

Meaning and origin of Aviv

Aviv is the Hebrew word for spring. In the Bible it originally meant the stage when barley is in the ear, and the month of Aviv, in which the Exodus took place (Exodus 13:4), later became known as Nisan. The city name Tel Aviv, 'hill of spring', comes from Ezekiel 3:15. In Israel Aviv is given to both boys and girls.

Is Aviv a Jewish name?

Aviv is a Jewish name linked to the spring month of the Exodus, when Passover is celebrated.

How popular is Aviv?

Common in Israel as a unisex name.

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Spellings and variants of Aviv

AvivaAvivit

Names similar to Aviv

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aviv mean?

Aviv means 'Spring; ripening ears of grain'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Aviv a Jewish name?

Aviv is a Jewish name linked to the spring month of the Exodus, when Passover is celebrated.

How do you pronounce Aviv?

Aviv is pronounced ah-VEEV.

Is Aviv a boy or girl name?

Aviv is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.