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Taavi

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-vee /ˈtɑ.vi/Medium

Meaning: A Finnish/Estonian form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear'Low

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Taavi is the Finnish/Estonian David. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TAH-vee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Finnish

MeaningA Finnish/Estonian form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear'

U.S. rank (2024)#7179 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 219

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

Taavi is a Finnish/Estonian form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear' — the shepherd-king. A crisp, classic Nordic name (said 'TAH-vee'; nickname Tavi).

In the U.S. it appears in Finnish and Estonian families. Rare, beloved at the root, and classic.

Did you know? David means 'beloved; dear' in Hebrew — Taavi is its Finnish/Estonian form, crisp and classic (said 'TAH-vee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Taavi — Finnish form of David

Variations

TaavetTaavettiDavid

Nicknames

Tavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taavi mean?

Taavi is the Finnish/Estonian David — Hebrew 'beloved; dear'.

How do you pronounce Taavi?

It's said TAH-vee /ˈtɑ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taavi a boy or girl name?

Taavi is a boy's name.

How popular is Taavi?

Taavi is a rare name in the U.S.