Dawina

The first name Dawina represents a Germanized version of the Scottish name Davina, which is the female form of David. This is originally derived from the biblical Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד) and literally means 'the beloved.'

What does the name Dawina mean?

Dawina is a Germanized form of the Scottish Davina, which is derived from David. The name originates from the biblical Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד) and is literally translated as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite.' Religiously interpreted, it can also mean 'the beloved of God.' Originally, it refers to 'the brother of the father.' Its roots can be found in the Ancient Hebrew dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' or 'the brother of the father,' and is further interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite.' The name has a long history and was already mentioned by the ancient Egyptians (in the form twti) before it emerged around 1750 BC. In the Bible, David is known as the second and most significant king of Israel and is also mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A well-known story from the Old Testament tells how David defeated the giant Philistine Goliath. Other variants of the name include Davida, Dewi, Davinia, Davine, and Davita.

Where does the name Dawina come from?

Dawina is a female first name that has its origins in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the beloved.'

How do you pronounce Dawina?

Dawina is pronounced approximately as: Da-wi-na.

When is the name day of Dawina?

The name day of Dawina is celebrated on several days: March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Dawina is considered a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158 on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 1,649. Over the last ten years, Dawina has been given as a first name about 30 times, resulting in a position of 5,046 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,037.

Nicknames & pet names

Ina / Wini