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Kavika
Pronounced kuh-VEE-kuh /kəˈviː.kə/Medium
Meaning: The Hawaiian form of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. A warm heritage name we note respectfully.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Kavika is the Hawaiian form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. Like many Hawaiian forms of biblical names, it reshapes the sounds into the island tongue. A heritage name we note respectfully. A flowing three-beat pick (said 'kuh-VEE-kuh').
It is used in Hawaii but very rare on the mainland U.S. Rare, island-rooted, and warm.
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What does the name Kavika mean?
Kavika is the Hawaiian form of David, meaning 'beloved' from the Hebrew Dawid.
How do you pronounce Kavika?
It's said kuh-VEE-kuh /kəˈviː.kə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kavika a boy or girl name?
Kavika is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Kavika?
Kavika is rare in the U.S. and used mainly in Hawaii.