Avila Name Meaning
The name Avila comes from Ancient Germanic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Avila below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Avila Name Meaning
Ancient GermanicDerived from the Germanic element avi, of unknown meaning, possibly "desired". This name is also given in honour of the 16th-century mystic Saint Teresa of Ávila, Ávila being the name of the town in...
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