"beloved, friend"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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"dearly loved"
Origin: Hebrew via Georgian
Language: Georgian
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The Story of Davit
Davit is the Georgian and Armenian form of David, one of the world's most universal given names. It derives from the Hebrew 'Dawid,' meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' In the Bible, David was the greatest king of Israel, a warrior-poet whose Psalms remain central to Jewish and Christian worship. The Georgian form Davit carries particular cultural resonance — David IV 'the Builder' is Georgia's greatest medieval king, who reunified the kingdom and ushered in its Golden Age in the 12th century.
Davit is consistently one of the most popular boys' names in Georgia and Armenia. In the Georgian diaspora worldwide, the name maintains its prominence as a connection to cultural and national identity. The Ethiopian form Dawit adds another dimension, as the name is equally beloved in Ethiopian Orthodox Christian tradition.
In Georgia, King David IV 'the Builder' (1073-1125) is a national hero who expelled the Seljuk Turks, unified the country, and presided over a cultural renaissance. He is venerated as a saint in the Georgian Orthodox Church. The name Davit is inseparable from Georgian national pride and Christian faith.
Historical Record
Davit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 314 babies have been named Davit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Davit is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #4,572 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- David IV 'the Builder' (1089-1125) is one of the most revered figures in Georgian history, celebrated as both a saint and national hero
- The Georgian capital Tbilisi contains a cathedral named after David the Builder
- Davit Aghmashenebeli (David the Builder) appears on the Georgian 20-lari banknote
Davit in Other Languages
Arabic
داود (Dawood)
Hebrew
דָּוִד (David)
Armenian
Դավիթ (Davit')
Georgian
დავით (Davit)
Ethiopian
ዳዊት (Dawit)
Popularity Over Time
#4,572
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Davit
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Davit Bekele
Athlete
1980
Ethiopian long-distance runner and multiple world record holder (using the Dawit variant)
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Davit Kipiani
Athlete
1951
Legendary Georgian footballer considered one of the greatest players in Soviet football history
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David IV of Georgia (Davit Aghmashenebeli)
Military
1073
King of Georgia from 1089-1125, known as 'the Builder,' who reunified Georgia and is venerated as a saint
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,572
- Total SSA Count
- 22
- Cultural Origins
- Georgian Armenian Slavic
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Dav
Dato
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Frequently Asked Questions About Davit
What does the name Davit mean?
"beloved, friend" (from Hebrew). "dearly loved" (from Hebrew via Georgian). Davit is the Georgian and Armenian form of David, one of the world's most universal given names. It derives from the Hebrew 'Dawid,' meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' In the Bible, David was the greatest king of Israel, a warrior-poet whose Psalms remain central to Jewish and Christian worship. The Georgian form Davit carries particular cultural resonance — David IV 'the Builder' is Georgia's greatest medieval king, who reunified the kingdom and ushered in its Golden Age in the 12th century.
What is the origin of the name Davit?
Davit has Hebrew, Hebrew via Georgian, Georgian, Armenian, and Slavic origins. In Hebrew, it means "beloved, friend". In Hebrew via Georgian, it means "dearly loved".
Is Davit a boy or girl name?
Davit is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Davit?
Davit is currently ranked #4572 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Davit?
Common nicknames for Davit include Dav and Dato.
What are good middle names for Davit?
Popular middle name pairings include Davit Giorgi, Davit Nino, Davit Levan, Davit Irakli, Davit Zurab, Davit Vakhtang, and Davit Sandro.
What are good sibling names for Davit?
Names that pair well with Davit as siblings include Giorgi, Nino, Tamara, Irakli, Mariam, Eka, and Luka.
How many syllables does Davit have?
Davit has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Davit a common or rare name?
Davit is an uncommon name, ranked #4572 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Davit
Davit is a boy name with Georgian, Armenian, and Slavic origins . The name means "beloved, friend" in Hebrew .
Davit is currently ranked #4,572 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Davit has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Davit include Dav and Dato. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Davit include David, Davis, Davion, Davian, Davi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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