Bird
Pronunciation: AY-vah
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Ava is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Bird". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AY-vah. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Άβα
Ζωή και Ευλογία
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AY-vah
IPA
/ˈeɪvə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Ava, the legendary queen of Armenia, was a renowned Christian saint. She is believed to have ruled from 481 to 485 AD, during the Late Antique period. Ava is most famous for her role in the conversion of the Armenian people to Christianity, which was then a new and spreading faith.
Late Antique period (481-485 AD)
Saint Ava, a Norman princess, was born around 1020 AD in the Duchy of Normandy. She is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church as a patron saint of Normandy, particularly for her role in the recovery of the city of Rouen from attacks by Viking raiders. Ava is said to have founded a monastery in the city, where she lived as a nun until her death around 1066 AD.
Medieval period (1020-1066 AD)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Ava
Life, Living, or Breath
אבה
חיים רבים וברכה במשפחה
Άβα
Ζωή και Ευλογία
Ava
Vita et Benedictio
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