Boy name
Davi name meaning
“beloved, dearly loved”
Davi means beloved or dearly loved. It is the Portuguese form of David, derived from Hebrew Dāwīd and its traditional meaning of beloved. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. David, Dave, and Turkish Davut are related names that show how this name family appears across languages.
What does Davi mean?
Beloved, dearly loved
In Turkish: sevilen, sevgili olan
Davi belongs to the same historical name family as David and Turkish Davud. It connects with the biblical king and the prophet known as Davud in Islamic tradition, describing the name's cultural history. Its Portuguese form represents a different linguistic usage from Turkish Davud or Davut.
Origin of the name Davi
Davi is the Portuguese form of David, from Hebrew David, traditionally interpreted as 'beloved'.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, European languages |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Davi in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | D · Da |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Davi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /davi/ |
Is Davi a boy’s name?
Yes, Davi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Davi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Davi
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
Famous people named Davi
- Davi Sisa · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Davi
What is the meaning of Davi?
Davi means “beloved, dearly loved”. Davi is the Portuguese form of David, from Hebrew David, traditionally interpreted as 'beloved'.
Is Davi a boy’s name?
Yes, Davi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Davi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Davi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Davi?
Davi is of Hebrew and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Davi have?
Davi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Davi?
Davi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Davi?
Notable people named Davi include Davi Sisa.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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