Tavis
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- Name
- Tavis
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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The boy's name Tavis represents the Scottish form of Thomas. The translation of this name is 'the twin'.
What does the name Tavis mean?
Tavis is the Scottish variant of the name Thomas and carries the meaning 'the twin'. This name has its roots in the ancient Aramaic term te'oma (תאומא), which also means 'the twin'. Alternatively, Tavis could also be a variation of Tavish, which means 'son of David'.
Where does the name Tavis come from?
Tavis is a masculine name of ancient Aramaic origin and means 'the twin'. The ancient Aramaic word te'oma stands for 'the twin'. The name is used in Scottish-speaking areas.
How do you pronounce Tavis?
Tavis is pronounced like 'Tä-wis'.
When is the name day of Tavis?
The name days for Tavis are January 11, January 28, March 21, May 3, June 22, July 3, October 6, December 21, and December 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Tavis is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Tavis achieved its best ranking in 2009 at 1,188th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, which earned it the 4,394th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, its ranking is 4,425.
Frequently asked questions about the name Tavis
What is the origin of the name Tavis?
Tavis has its roots in ancient Aramaic and is used in Scottish-speaking areas.
What does the name Tavis mean?
Tavis means 'the twin' and is the Scottish variant of the name Thomas. Another interpretation could be 'son of David', derived from Tavish.
How popular is the name Tavis?
The popularity of Tavis varies, but it is increasingly sought after in Scottish regions and among parents looking for unique names.