Avis

Gender Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈeɪ.vɪs/ [key ·simplify]

Meaning & History

Probably a Latinized form of the Germanic name Aveza, which was derived from the element awi , of unknown meaning [1] . The Normans introduced this name to England and it became moderately common during the Middle Ages, at which time it was associated with Latin avis "bird".

Related Names

Rootawi
VariantAvice
Other Languages & CulturesAva (German) Ava, Aveza, Avila, Avelina (Germanic) Eibhlín (Irish) Èibhlin (Scottish Gaelic)

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  1. Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 218.

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