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Davinia

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Pronounced duh-VIN-ee-uh /dəˈvɪn.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Davinia is a Latinate feminine elaboration of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. It emerged in eighteenth-century Britain alongside Davina and later became well used in Spain, where the four-beat shape sits comfortably.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing feminine of David: Davinia means 'beloved' (said 'duh-VIN-ee-uh').
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Origin LowHebrew, Latin
MeaningDavinia is a Latinate feminine elaboration of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. It emerged in eighteenth-century Britain alongside Davina and later became well used in Spain, where the four-beat shape sits comfortably.
U.S. rank (2024)#13852 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Davinia elaborates David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved', with a Latinate -inia ending. It appears in Britain from the 1700s, sister to Davina, and became notably popular in Spain in the later twentieth century. Four soft beats, an old root, and a modern feel (said 'duh-VIN-ee-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, better known in Britain and Spain. Rare, flowing, and warm.

Did you know? Davinia grew up alongside Davina in eighteenth-century Britain as a Latin-style feminine of David — 'beloved' in Hebrew — and later found a second home in Spain.
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Davinia — Latinate feminine of David, 'beloved'; British and Spanish use

Variations

DavinaDavenaDavinya

Nicknames

DaviVinnie

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If you like Davinia…

Davina— the sister feminine of David
Lavinia— a like Latinate four-beat name
Virginia— a like -inia ending with soft beats
Davi— a like compact Dav- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davinia mean?

Davinia is a Latinate feminine of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Davinia?

It's said duh-VIN-ee-uh /dəˈvɪn.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Davinia a boy or girl name?

Davinia is used as a girl's name; David is the masculine name behind it.

How popular is Davinia?

Davinia is rare in the U.S., though better known in Britain and Spain.

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