Dawid

Dawid (דָּוִד) represents both the biblical Hebrew original form and a Polish variant of the name David. The first name is translated as 'the beloved'.

What does the name Dawid mean?

Dawid (דָּוִד) is both the biblical Hebrew original form and a Polish variation of the name David. The meaning of the name is interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the darling', and in a religious context, it can also be understood as 'the beloved of God'. Originally, it can also be interpreted as 'the brother of the father'. The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew terms dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which mean 'the uncle' (paternal) or 'the brother of the father', and more freely interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the darling'. The name is very old and was already mentioned in ancient Egyptian writings (in the form twti) and dates back to around 1750 BC. In the Bible, David is described as the second greatest king of Israel and is also found 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 include Davide, Davido, Davidos, Dafydd, Dawit, Daud, Dawood, Davud, Davit, Davie, Dewy, Dave, Daveed, Davey, Daven, and Davy. Female forms are Davida and Davina.

Where does the name Dawid come from?

The name Dawid is a masculine first name with ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the beloved'. The etymology consists of the ancient Hebrew terms dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which mean 'the uncle' (paternal) or 'the brother of the father', and is also interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the darling'. Languages: Biblical Hebrew, Polish.

How do you pronounce Dawid?

The pronunciation of Dawid is clear and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Da-wid' [ˈdaːvɪt], with the name starting with a long A sound that conveys openness. The voiced w creates a harmonious connection, while the strong final d gives the name stability. Dawid radiates a traditional and present aura – a name that embodies clear contours and calm strength.

When is the name day of Dawid?

The name days for Dawid are celebrated on March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

Dawid is among the popular first names in Germany. The name currently ranks 839th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1990 at 263rd place. In the last ten years, Dawid has been given as a first name about 650 times, placing it at 740th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 678th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dala / Dawidek / Didi

Similar first names

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