"Avi" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Hebrew אבי (ávi). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|אבי|tr=ávi}} Hebrew אבי (ávi) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Avi
  1. A male given name from Hebrew.
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