Avshai as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Avshai

What is the meaning of the name Avshai ?

The baby name Avshai is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AHV-shy (/avˈʃaɪ/).

Avshai is Hebrew in Origin.

Avshai is a Hebrew given name with biblical roots, closely related to Avishai/Abishai. It combines avi, “my father,” with shai, “gift” or “tribute,” yielding the sense “gift of my father,” sometimes interpreted as “my father is a gift.” In the Bible, Abishai is King David’s nephew and a renowned commander, one of “the Thirty,” which gives the name associations of courage and loyalty. Avshai reflects a modern Israeli transliteration that streamlines the older forms.

In contemporary usage, Avishai is prevalent in Israel, while Abishai appears in English Bibles; Avshai and Avshay are modern variants. Diminutives include Avi and Shay. The name saw renewed popularity with the revival of Hebrew names in the 20th century and remains familiar through notable Israelis bearing it. There is no standard feminine counterpart; do not confuse it with Avishag (Abishag), which is etymologically distinct.

⚙ Avshai does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.