Avah
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Avah
The name 'Avah' is a modern variant of 'Ava,' which is often derived from the Latin "avis" meaning "bird" or from the Germanic element "av" meaning "desired." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious or notable historical context, though it gained popularity in the late 20th century.
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Etymology
The name 'Avah' is a modern variant of 'Ava,' which is often derived from the Latin "avis" meaning "bird" or from the Germanic element "av" meaning "desired." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious or notable historical context, though it gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Avah currently ranks #1,436 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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