Davida

Davida is a rather rare feminine variant of the name David, which is a common form of the biblically Hebrew original name Dawid (דָּוִד). Translated, the name means 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'.

What does the name Davida mean?

The first name Davida is a rare feminine derivation of David, a commonly used spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד). The direct translation is 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'; religiously, it can also be understood as 'the favorite of God'. Originally, the name was interpreted more as 'the brother of the father'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew word dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד), meaning 'the uncle' (paternal) or 'the brother of the father', and more freely interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. Davida is very rarely used. As an ancient name, it is also mentioned in the writings of the ancient Egyptians (in the form twti) and is cited as early as 1750 BC. In biblical tradition, David is regarded as the second and greatest king of Israel, who is also mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A well-known story from the Old Testament recounts how David defeated the giant Philistine Goliath. Variants of the name include Dewi, Davina, Davinia, Davine, Dawina, and Davita.

Where does the name Davida come from?

The name Davida comes from Ancient Hebrew and means 'the beloved'. The etymology derives from the ancient Hebrew terms dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which mean 'the uncle' (paternal), 'the brother of the father', and more freely interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. Languages in which the name appears include English, Hebrew, and Scottish.

How do you pronounce Davida?

The pronunciation of Davida is three syllables and soft. The name is pronounced as 'Da-vi-da' [daˈviːda], with the middle syllable emphasized with a long 'i'. The repetition of the 'a' sound at the beginning and end creates a harmonious sound. This open structure gives the name a certain lightness. Therefore, Davida sounds feminine and harmonious, melodic, clear, and friendly.

When is the name day of Davida?

The name day for Davida is celebrated on March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Davida is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most common female first names. The best ranking for Davida was in 2022, reaching 3,022nd place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Davy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Davida Allen (painter from Australia)
• Davida Karol (Israeli actress)
• Davida Lucia Brittany Williams (American singer and actress (* 1986))
• Davida Williams (actress from America)
• Davida Wills Hurwin (American writer (* 1950))