Aviv

Aviv is a Hebrew given name meaning "spring" or "renewal." In modern Hebrew it is primarily masculine and widely used in Israel and Jewish communities. The feminine form Aviva is also known, though Aviv by itself is typically male. The name can also appear as a surname in some families.

Notable individuals named Aviv include the Israeli musician and singer-songwriter Aviv Geffen (born 1973) and the military officer Aviv Kochavi (born 1964), who served as Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces from 2019 to 2021.

Tel Aviv-Yafo, usually referred to simply as Tel Aviv, is Israel's largest city and a major financial, technology, and cultural center. It was founded in 1909 as Ahuzat Bayit, a garden suburb north of the ancient port of Jaffa. The municipality later merged with Jaffa in 1950 to form Tel Aviv-Yafo. The name Tel Aviv, meaning "Hill of Spring," reflects a Zionist aspiration toward renewal and growth. The city developed rapidly into an international urban center known for its beaches, diverse neighborhoods, and dynamic economy.

In biblical Hebrew, Aviv denotes spring and was used to designate the season and, in some historical calendars, the month of Nisan. The modern usage as a given name and a toponym derives from this root, carrying connotations of renewal, vitality, and new beginnings.