"beloved"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Portuguese
Davi
Pronunciation: [ d-AHV-ee ]
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"friend, darling"
Origin: Hebrew Dawid
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The Story of Davi
Davi is the Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese form of David, the Hebrew name 'Dawid' meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' The Biblical King David, author of many Psalms and slayer of Goliath, made this one of the most enduring names in Western civilization. In Brazil and Portugal, Davi became the natural phonetic adaptation, dropping the final 'd' that isn't pronounced in Brazilian speech patterns. The result is a name that is simultaneously ancient and modern-sounding.
Davi has been the top or near-top baby name in Brazil for years. As Brazilian culture has grown in global influence — through football, music, and immigration — the name has spread to international communities. In the US, it appeals to families with Brazilian, Portuguese, or Italian heritage, as well as parents who love David but want a fresher spelling.
In Brazil, Davi consistently ranks as one of the most popular boys' names, carrying all the Biblical weight of David while sounding distinctly Brazilian. The Brazilian national football team has had several players named Davi or variations, and the name is deeply embedded in Evangelical and Catholic Brazilian communities alike.
Historical Record
Davi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 1,938 babies have been named Davi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Davi is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,403 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Davi has been a top-3 boys' name in Brazil for over a decade
- King David of Israel is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — making David/Davi one of the most cross-religious names in history
- The name Davi is also common in parts of India as a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit 'devi' (goddess)
Davi in Other Languages
French
David
Hebrew
דָּוִד
Italian
Davide
Spanish
David
Portuguese
Davi
Popularity Over Time
#1,403
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Davi
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Davi Lucca
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2011
Son of Brazilian football superstar Neymar Jr., whose name boosted Davi's popularity in Brazil
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Davi de Oliveira Moreira
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1984
Brazilian professional surfer known as 'Davi'
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,403
- Total SSA Count
- 133
- Cultural Origins
- Brazilian Portuguese Italian Israeli
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Davi
What does the name Davi mean?
"beloved" (from Hebrew). "friend, darling" (from Hebrew Dawid). Davi is the Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese form of David, the Hebrew name 'Dawid' meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' The Biblical King David, author of many Psalms and slayer of Goliath, made this one of the most enduring names in Western civilization. In Brazil and Portugal, Davi became the natural phonetic adaptation, dropping the final 'd' that isn't pronounced in Brazilian speech patterns. The result is a name that is simultaneously ancient and modern-sounding.
What is the origin of the name Davi?
Davi has Hebrew, Hebrew Dawid, Brazilian, Portuguese, Italian, and Israeli origins. In Hebrew, it means "beloved". In Hebrew Dawid, it means "friend, darling".
Is Davi a boy or girl name?
Davi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1403. As a girl name, it is ranked #5255. Davi is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Davi?
Davi is pronounced d-AHV-ee.
How popular is the name Davi?
Davi is currently ranked #1403 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Davi?
Common nicknames for Davi include Dave and Dav.
What are good middle names for Davi?
Popular middle name pairings include Davi Lukas, Davi Andre, Davi Miguel, Davi Leon, Davi Noah, Davi Mateus, and Davi Samuel.
What are good sibling names for Davi?
Names that pair well with Davi as siblings include Mateo, Nico, Lucas, Luca, Sofia, Valentina, Isabela, and Ana.
How many syllables does Davi have?
Davi has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Davi a common or rare name?
Davi is an uncommon name, ranked #1403 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Davi
Davi is a boy name with Brazilian, Portuguese, Italian, and Israeli origins . The name means "beloved" in Hebrew .
Is Davi a boy or girl name? Davi is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,403 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,255. Davi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Davi is currently ranked #1,403 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Davi has 2 syllables and is pronounced d-AHV-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Davi include Dave and Dav. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Davi include David, Davis, Davion, Davian, Davon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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