Dawid Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Dawid

The masculine name Dawid is derived from the Hebrew name David, meaning ‘beloved.’ This Polish variant holds significance because it is connected to a biblical name. In the Hebrew Bible, King David was the second ruler of Israel (1). He was known to be a great king and was loved and respected by his people. His countless acts of bravery have cemented his name as a symbol of leadership, love, and faith.

The Polish name Dawid has several variants in different languages. In Arabic, the name is Daud or Dawud, while the Irish write it as Dáibhí. Tavita is its Samoan version, while Tevita is its Tongan counterpart. Similarly, the original name is so popular across the globe that there are several variants.

Dawid is quite popular in the real world with several contemporary namesakes. Dawid Abramowicz is a football player with the Polish club Radomiak Radom. Dawid Krupa is a former cyclist who represented Poland in several international races. Actor Dawid Ogrodnik is known for his artistic contribution to several movies and TV shows.

Dawid is a distinctive variant of a known name. As an individual name, it represents faith and courage. While it may not be a trending or popular name, it is still an excellent choice for parents looking for a familiar name with a unique spelling to make their child stand out.

Dawid

Meaning Greatest king of Israel; Beloved

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin English, French

Lucky Number 5

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Dawid?

Pronounced as Dah-vid

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Dawid in English.

Famous People With The Name Dawid

Dawid AbrahamowiczPolish politician, known for being a part of the Diet of Galicia and Lodomeria and the Imperial Council.
Dawid WdowińskiPolish doctor, known for leading the Jewish resistance organization, Żydowski Związek Wojskowy.
Dawid PrzepiórkaPolish chess player, first Polish citizen to bag the Championship in Warsaw.
Dawid LandePolish architect, known for creating legendary buildings such as the Russian National Bank in Łódź and Hotel Grand.
Dawid KosteckiPolish boxer, known for bagging numerous titles in boxing.

Dawid On The Popularity Chart

Dawid is an uncommon variant of a popular name. Let’s look at the official charts by the Social Security Administration to better understand the extent of its popularity in the US.

Popularity Over Time

A contemporary variant, only five babies out of a million born in the US in 1993 were named Dawid. This name peaked in 2008 but dropped drastically in the following year and has been downward since then.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

In 1993, Dawid ranked 9038 and rose to 4588 the following year. However, it could not maintain its growing popularity. In 2021, its rank dropped to 12471.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Dawid

Does the name Dawid sound soothing to your ears? You may want to consider the following names that have a similar sound.

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Popular Sibling Names For Dawid

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Dawid, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Dawid

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Girl Sibling Names For Dawid

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Other Popular Names Beginning With D

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter D to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

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Names With Similar Meaning As Dawid

If you wish to discover alternative names that mean nearly the same as Dawid, below are some suggestions you might find interesting.

Anagram Names Of Dawid

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Dawid.

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Popular Songs On The Name Dawid

Dawid has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
I Ciebie też, bardzo (feat. Daria Zawiałow, Dawid Podsiadło & Vito Bambino)	Męskie Granie Orkiestra 2021
Dawid Jasper (with Yung Hi, Kropla, Modest)	Combacik

Acrostic Poem On Dawid

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Dawid with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Destined for all the best things life has to offer.

Adventurous spirit taking flights to discover the unknown.

Wild at heart, an adventurer, always seeking the wonders of the unknown.

Insightful and calm, always a charm.

Dynamic flair, resonating with delight and divinity.

Dawid’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name dawid. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Meena (Pisces)
Starting letters for Meena (Pisces) rashi	D, CH, Z, TH
Representation	Fishes
Element	Water
Ruling body	Jupiter
Quality	Dual

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Meena (Pisces) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Poorvabhadrapada (Purvabhadra, Pururuttathy)	Pisces (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Se, So, Dha, Dhi, Di, Da, Daa, Dee
Uttarabhadrapada (Uthrittathy)	Pisces (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Du, Tha, Jha, Na, Gna, Jna, Da, Gy
Revathi	Pisces (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	De, Do, Cha, Chaa, Chi, Chee

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Dawid In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Dawid in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Dawid, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Dawid	English	en
大卫	Chinese	zh-CN
दाऊद	Hindi	hi
Dawid	Spanish	es
Dawid	French	fr
داود	Arabic	ar
দাউদ	Bengali	bn
Dawid	Portuguese	pt
Дэвид	Russian	ru
داؤد	Urdu	ur
Dawid	Indonesian	id
Dawid	German	de
ダウィッド	Japanese	ja
दाऊद	Marathi	mr
డేవిడ్	Telugu	te
Dawid	Turkish	tr
டேவிட்	Tamil	ta
Dawid	Vietnamese	vi
Dawid	Tagalog	tl
데이비드	Korean	ko
Dawid	Hausa	ha
Dawid	Swahili	sw
Dawid	Javanese	jv
Dawid	Italian	it
ਡੇਵਿਡ	Punjabi	pa
ડેવિડ	Gujarati	gu
ดาวิด	Thai	th
ಡೇವಿಡ್	Kannada	kn
ዳውድ	Amharic	am
दाऊद	Bhojpuri	bho
Dawid	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Dawid In Sign Languages

In Nautical Flags

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In Sign Language

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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In Binary

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Name Numerology For Dawid

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Dawid, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Dawid

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Dawid and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Dawid

Discover the presence of Dawid in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
David and the Elves	David e gli Elfi, David e os Duendes de Natal, David e os Elfos, David en de kerstelfjes, Dávid és a manók, David et les lutins, David i vilenjaci, David ja tontut, David och tomtenissarna, David og julenissens hjelpere, David og nisserne, David și elfii, David und die Weihnachtselfen, David và những chú yêu tinh, David ve Elfler, David y los elfos, Dawid i elfy, Ο Ντάβιντ και τα ξωτικά, Давид и эльфы, Давид та ельфи, 다비트와 엘프의 크리스마스, ダヴィドとクリスマスエルフ, 大卫的魔法圣诞, 大衛的魔法聖誕	2021
David and the Magic Pearl	David & Sandy, David & the Magic Pearl, David and Sandy, David ja taikahelmet, David och de magiska pärlorna, Dawid i Sandy	1988

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Dawid?

The name Dawid means greatest king of israel, and beloved.

2. What is the origin of the name Dawid?

Dawid has an English and French origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Dawid?

Dawid is pronounced as Dah-vid.

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