indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Meaning & History
Of disputed origin and meaning.The general consensus is that Avo (as well as its feminine counterpart Ava) was originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element avi.
The meaning of this name element, however, is still disputed. Current theories include a derivation from a word meaning "desired", a derivation from Old Saxon aval "strength; power", or else a derivation from Old High German alfi "elf".
The meaning of this name element, however, is still disputed. Current theories include a derivation from a word meaning "desired", a derivation from Old Saxon aval "strength; power", or else a derivation from Old High German alfi "elf".
