Davit

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-VEET /dɑˈvit/Medium

Meaning: Georgian (and Armenian-toned) form of David — from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'High

In 30 seconds: Beloved, in Georgia: Davit is the Georgian David — 'beloved'. Strong, regal, and warm (King David the Builder).

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Origin HighHebrew, Georgian

MeaningGeorgian (and Armenian-toned) form of David — from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'

U.S. rank (2025)#4281 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Davit is the Georgian form of David — from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. A strong, regal name across Georgia (King David IV the Builder); it's said 'dah-VEET'.

In the U.S. it appears in Georgian and Armenian families. Rare, beloved at the root, and regal.

Did you know? David means 'beloved' in Hebrew — Davit is its Georgian form, borne by kings (David the Builder); strong and regal. It's said 'dah-VEET'.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Davit — Georgian form

Variations

DavidDawitDavide

Nicknames

Dato

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davit mean?

Davit is the Georgian David — Hebrew 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Davit?

It's said dah-VEET /dɑˈvit/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Davit a boy or girl name?

Davit is a boy's name.

How popular is Davit?

Davit is a rare name in the U.S.