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Davyd
Pronounced dah-VID /dɑˈvid/Medium
Meaning: The Ukrainian and wider Slavic spelling of David, from the Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved.' Borne by King David; a heritage form now seen among Ukrainian families.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Davyd is the Ukrainian and Slavic form of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved,' the name of the biblical shepherd-king. It carries the classic's full weight in a heritage spelling, seen increasingly among Ukrainian families - rare in the U.S. (said 'dah-VID').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, next to the standard David. Rare, heritage-rooted, and beloved at heart.
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What does the name Davyd mean?
Davyd is the Ukrainian form of David, from the Hebrew for 'beloved.'
How do you pronounce Davyd?
It's said dah-VID /dɑˈvid/ - two syllables, like 'David.'
Is Davyd a boy or girl name?
Davyd is a boy's name.
How popular is Davyd?
Davyd is a rare spelling in the U.S., more familiar in Ukrainian families.