Davi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Davi

What is the meaning of the name Davi ?

The baby name Davi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese: /ˈdavi/ (DAH-vee); English: /ˈdeɪvi/ (DAY-vee).

Davi is Hebrew in Origin.

Davi is the Portuguese - especially Brazilian - form of David, from Hebrew Dawid (Dāwīd), rooted in d-w-d meaning “beloved.” The name entered Christian and Jewish tradition via King David of Israel, psalmist and ancestor of Jesus, securing continuous use across Europe. In Portuguese, Davi is the standard biblical rendering and ranks among Brazil’s most popular boys’ names today. Usage surged in Brazil from the late 20th century, where it frequently ranks near the top of baby-name charts.

Cognates and variants include David (English, Spanish, Portuguese), Davide (Italian), Dávid (Hungarian), Dawid (Polish), Dafydd (Welsh), and Arabic Dawud/Dawood. Nicknames from the broader family include Dave and Davy/Davie; in Portuguese, Davizinho also occurs. The meaning remains “beloved,” and Davi offers a streamlined, modern choice while staying tied to a venerable biblical heritage.