Davida as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Davida

What is the meaning of the name Davida ?

The baby name Davida is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced də-VEE-də (IPA: /dəˈviːdə/); alternative: da-VEE-da (IPA: /daˈviːda/).

Davida is Hebrew in Origin.

Davida is the feminine counterpart of David, drawn from the Hebrew personal name Dawid, whose root dwd conveys beloved. Fashioned with a Romance-style -a ending, it appears in English and Jewish communities as well as other European languages, offering a straightforward way to honor the biblical king while signaling a feminine identity. The meaning remains constant: beloved, cherished.

Use of Davida surfaced sporadically in the 18th and 19th centuries and became modestly visible in the Victorian era and early 20th-century United States, aligned with a broader trend of feminizing established male saints’ and biblical names. It remains uncommon but familiar through its relationship to well-known David. Variants and relatives include Davidah, Davita, Davina, Davinia, and the Scottish Davidina; short forms and nicknames include Davi, Davy/Davey, Vida, and Didi. Related international spellings often appear unchanged, though some languages prefer Davina. The name carries warm, enduring simplicity anchored by its timeless meaning.