Davut

Davut is the Turkish form of the name David, which traces back to the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד). The meaning of the name is 'the beloved' and, religiously interpreted, also 'the beloved of God'; originally, it was more often interpreted as 'the brother of the father.'

What does the name Davut mean?

Davut represents the Turkish spelling of the name David, whose origin lies in the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד). The meaning of Davut is 'the beloved' or, from a religious perspective, 'the beloved of God'; it can also be interpreted as 'the father-brother.' The roots of the name can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which mean 'the uncle' (paternal) or 'the brother of the father' and can be more freely interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the darling.' A Persian variant is Davud, which is spelled with a 'D' at the end. In the Bible, David is known as the second and most significant king of Israel and is mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A well-known story from the Old Testament describes how David defeated the giant Philistine Goliath. Other variations of the name include Taavet, Taavetti, Taavi, Tevita, Tavita, Dovydas, Davian, Davien, Davion, Davino, and Davinho.

Where does the name Davut come from?

The name Davut has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the beloved of God.' The etymology is based on the ancient Hebrew terms dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which mean 'the uncle' (paternal) and 'the brother of the father,' and can also be interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the darling.' The name is used in Turkish.

How do you pronounce Davut?

The pronunciation of Davut is clear and two-syllable: 'Da-vut' [daˈvut]. The name begins with an open A that has a bright timbre. The V in the middle gently connects the syllables, while the hard T at the end provides a distinct closure. These features give Davut a determined and structured sound that feels powerful and compact.

When is the name day of Davut?

The name day for Davut is celebrated on March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Davut is a frequently chosen first name. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2006, when it reached 654th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given around 130 times, placing it 2,054th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,943rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Dado / Daudo / Davar / Davoo / Davul

Similar first names

Famous people

• Davut Babur (footballer from Germany)
• Davut Dursun (scientist)
• Davut Güloglu (singer)
• Davut Sulari (singer)