Deividas

Deividas represents a Lithuanian variant of the male first name David, which traces back to the biblical figure Dawid (דָּוִד). The name literally means 'the beloved' and is also religiously interpreted as 'the beloved of God'. Originally, it can also be understood as 'the brother of the father'.

What does the name Deividas mean?

Deividas is a Lithuanian form of the boy's name David, whose roots lie in the biblical name Dawid (דָּוִד). The meaning of the name includes 'the beloved' as well as religious interpretations such as 'the beloved of God' and also the original meaning 'the brother of the father'. The name comes from the ancient Hebrew word dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' (paternal) and 'the brother of the father', and can also be interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. In the Bible, David is regarded as the second and greatest king of Israel and is mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A well-known story from the Old Testament describes how David defeated the giant Goliath. An alternative spelling of the name is Deivydas. Other variants include Taavet, Taavetti, Taavi, Tevita, Tavita, Dovydas, Deyvin, Davian, Davien, Davyn, Davion, Davino, and Davinho.

Where does the name Deividas come from?

The origin of Deividas is ancient Hebrew, and the name means 'the beloved'. The ancient Hebrew components dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד) stand for 'the uncle' (paternal), 'the brother of the father', and can also be interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. The name is rooted in the Baltic and Lithuanian languages.

How do you pronounce Deividas?

The pronunciation of Deividas is three syllables and rhythmically structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Dei-vi-das' [daɪˈviːdas], starting with a sliding diphthong that gives it an open sound quality. The middle syllable '-vi-' receives a slight emphasis and ensures a smooth transition, while the final '-das' provides a stable closure. Overall, Deividas conveys a clear and vibrant impression, offering a balanced blend of movement and a distinct sound ending.

When is the name day of Deividas?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Deividas is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2019 at 3,920th place. Over the last ten years, Deividas has been given as a first name approximately 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.