Davido

Davido is the Esperanto variant of the name David, which represents a widely used form of the biblical and Hebrew original name Dawid (דָּוִד). This first name translates to 'the beloved' or, from a religious perspective, 'the beloved of God' and originally has the meaning 'the brother of the father'.

What does the name Davido mean?

Davido is the Esperanto form of the name David, which traces back to the biblical and Hebrew original name Dawid (דָּוִד). The meaning of the name is 'the beloved' or, from a religious perspective, 'the beloved of God'; originally, it can also be interpreted as 'the brother of the father'. The roots are found in ancient Hebrew dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), meaning 'the uncle' (paternal) and 'the brother of the father', while the freer translation is 'the beloved' or 'the darling'. The name has biblical roots and was already mentioned by the ancient Egyptians in the form twti, appearing around 1750 BC. In the Bible, David is described as the second and most prominent king of Israel and is also recorded in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A story in the Old Testament recounts David's victory over the giant Philistine Goliath. Other variants include Davide, Davidos, Dafydd, Dawit, Daud, Dawood, Davud, Davit, Davie, Dewy, Dave, Daveed, Davey, Daven, and Davy.

Where does the name Davido come from?

The name Davido has its roots in ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'the beloved'.

How do you pronounce Davido?

The sound and pronunciation of Davido: The name Davido is three syllables and has a harmonious, flowing sound structure. It is pronounced as 'Da-vi-do' [daˈviːdo] and begins with an open vowel, giving it a calm foundation. The following syllables connect gently and harmoniously. The ending '-do' provides a rounded, open finish that softens the sound. This clear syllable structure gives the name both stability and lightness. Davido sounds melodic and accessible - flowing, gentle, and with a pleasant, balanced sound effect.

When is the name day of Davido?

The name day for Davido falls on the following dates: March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Davido is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, Davido has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. The global popularity and frequency of Davido are illustrated by its rankings in the name charts of individual countries.