Boy name · Portuguese

Davi

“Beloved”

Meaning
Beloved
Origin
Portuguese
Gender
Boy
Syllables
2
Popularity
Rare in the US
Style
Trendy, Religious
Used in
Portuguese (Brazil)

Nicknames for Davi

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

Portuguese
Davizinho

What people expect from a Davi

Davi has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.

The meaning is about love. A name can't give a child love, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Davi: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

97/100

Great choice

Davi

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Beloved".
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Questions about Davi

What does the name Davi mean?

Davi is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning "Beloved".

Is Davi a boy or girl name?

Davi is usually a boy's name.

How popular is the name Davi?

Davi is rare in the US. It is used in Portuguese (Brazil).

What are nicknames for Davi?

Common nicknames for Davi are Davizinho.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer