Davi
Fact sheet
- Name
- Davi
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Davi is the Portuguese and Brazilian variant of the name David, which is a widely used form of the biblical and Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד).
What does the name Davi mean?
The name Davi is a derivative of David and carries the meaning 'the beloved'. Religiously, it is also interpreted as 'the favorite of God', while the original meaning is more akin to 'the brother of the father'. The name originates from the ancient Hebrew word dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' (paternally) and 'the brother of the father', but can also be interpreted more freely as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. In biblical tradition, David is the second and most significant king of Israel, who is also mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A well-known story tells of his battle against the giant Philistine Goliath. Other forms of the name include Davide, Davido, Davidos, Dafydd, Dawit, Daud, Dawood, Davud, Davit, Davie, Dewy, Dave, Daveed, and Daven.
Where does the name Davi come from?
Davi as a first name has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the beloved'.
How do you pronounce Davi?
The pronunciation of Davi is two syllables and has a soft sound. It is generally pronounced as 'Da-vi' [ˈdaːvi], with the name starting with a long A sound that conveys a warm note. The voiced v gently connects the two syllables, while the ending '-i' sounds bright and open. Davi radiates friendliness and modernity and is characterized by a clear and harmonious line.
When is the name day of Davi?
The name days for Davi are celebrated on March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Davi is among the popular boy names and currently ranks 948th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2023, reaching 883rd place. Over the last ten years, Davi has been chosen as a first name about 330 times, placing it 1,150th for the decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,287th.
Nicknames & pet names
Davsl
Similar first names
Famous people
- Davi Rodrigues de Jesus (Brazilian football player)
- Davi Stefansson (writer from Iceland)
- Davi Viarsson (Icelandic footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Davi
What does the name Davi mean?
The name Davi is a derivative of David and means 'the beloved'. It is also religiously interpreted as 'the favorite of God'.
Where does the name Davi come from?
Davi has its roots in ancient Hebrew and derives from the words dāwid and dōd, which mean 'the uncle' and 'the brother of the father'.
How popular is the name Davi?
Davi is particularly widespread in Brazil and Portugal and enjoys great popularity there, especially in recent years.