name
Davit
DAH-vit
ˈdɑːvɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
Davit
Sounds like
DAH-vit
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Georgian (Georgia) — the Georgian form of David; from Hebrew Dāwīd (beloved); associated with King David of Israel and King David IV 'the Builder' of Georgia (1073–1125)
- Meaning
- beloved; cherished
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- David (English/international), Daviti (long form)
Common mispronunciations
dah-VEETDAY-vit
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables; stress the first. The Georgian pronunciation drops the 'd' at the end: 'DAH-vit', not 'DAY-vid'. A name shared across many cultures.
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