"beloved"
Origin: Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form
Language: English
Davina
Pronunciation: [ d-ahv-EEN-uh ]
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"cherished, dear one"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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The Story of Davina
Davina is the Scottish and English feminine form of David, from the Hebrew 'Dawid', which scholars believe means 'beloved' or possibly 'uncle'. David, the shepherd king of Israel, is one of the most significant figures in the Hebrew Bible—poet, warrior, and ruler whose psalms have been sung for three millennia. Scotland developed Davina as a feminine form, alongside the rarer Davida, creating a distinctly Scottish contribution to the names derived from this ancient royal name.
Davina has been a consistently used name in Scotland for generations, never hugely fashionable but never disappearing either. In England, Davina McCall—one of Britain's most recognizable television personalities, known for Big Brother and other major TV programs—has been the name's most prominent ambassador since the late 1990s.
Davina McCall's decades-long career as one of Britain's most beloved TV presenters has made Davina synonymous with warmth, humor, and professionalism in British popular culture. In Scotland, the name carries the heritage of the biblical David, Scotland's patron saint (Saint David/Dewi is patron of Wales, but King David is beloved across all Celtic traditions).
Historical Record
Davina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10,932 babies have been named Davina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Davina is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #648 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Davina McCall has been one of Britain's most popular TV presenters since the 1990s
- The name David has been in continuous use since biblical times and remains common in nearly every culture
- Davina is the most common feminine form of David in Scotland and England
Davina in Other Languages
French
Davina
Hebrew
Dawid (David)
Spanish
Davina
Scottish Gaelic
Daibhidh (David)
Popularity Over Time
#648
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Davina Potratz
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1983
American real estate agent known from Netflix's Selling Sunset reality series
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Davina McCall
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1967
British television presenter known for Big Brother and multiple major UK TV programs
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #648
- Total SSA Count
- 452
- Cultural Origins
- Scottish English Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
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Vina
Vini
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Frequently Asked Questions About Davina
What does the name Davina mean?
"beloved" (from Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form). "cherished, dear one" (from Hebrew). Davina is the Scottish and English feminine form of David, from the Hebrew 'Dawid', which scholars believe means 'beloved' or possibly 'uncle'. David, the shepherd king of Israel, is one of the most significant figures in the Hebrew Bible—poet, warrior, and ruler whose psalms have been sung for three millennia. Scotland developed Davina as a feminine form, alongside the rarer Davida, creating a distinctly Scottish contribution to the names derived from this ancient royal name.
What is the origin of the name Davina?
Davina has Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form, Hebrew, Scottish, and English origins. In Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form, it means "beloved". In Hebrew, it means "cherished, dear one".
Is Davina a boy or girl name?
Davina is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Davina?
Davina is pronounced d-ahv-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Davina?
Davina is currently ranked #648 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Davina?
Common nicknames for Davina include Dav, Vina, and Vini.
What are good middle names for Davina?
Popular middle name pairings include Davina Rose, Davina Grace, Davina Louise, Davina Mae, Davina Claire, and Davina Kate.
What are good sibling names for Davina?
Names that pair well with Davina as siblings include Callum, Fiona, Alasdair, Morag, Hamish, and Catriona.
How many syllables does Davina have?
Davina has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Davina a common or rare name?
Davina is moderately common, ranked #648 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
What girl names are similar to Davina?
Are there other spellings for Davina?
Related spellings include Davie.
About the Name Davina
Davina is a girl name with Scottish, English, and Hebrew origins . The name means "beloved" in Hebrew (Dawid) via Scottish feminine form .
Davina is currently ranked #648 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Davina has 3 syllables and is pronounced d-ahv-EEN-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Davina include Dav, Vina, and Vini. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Davina include Davie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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