Origin:
English
Latin
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Believed to have been introduced during the Norman Conquest, based either on Old German names, or on the Roman name Avitius. Refuge in battle.
Soul Urge:People with the name Avis have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Avis value community and balance, and are dependable and considerate. They often tend to gravitate to occupations where they can act as peacemakers or negotiators, or fulfill these roles among their friends and family. They tend to be conventional, responsible, family-oriented, warm and affectionate. They sometimes worry obsessively about those they care for. They work for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.