Devis
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- Name
- Devis
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Devis represents an English form of Davis, a variation of the name David, which has its origin in the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד). The meaning of the name encompasses 'the beloved', 'the favorite', or, from a religious perspective, 'the beloved of God'; originally, it was understood more as 'the brother of the father'.
What does the name Devis mean?
Devis is an English variant of the name Davis, which goes back to David and thus refers to the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד). Its meaning includes 'the beloved', 'the favorite', or, from a religious perspective, 'the beloved of God'. Originally, the name was also interpreted as 'the father's brother'. The roots can be found in the Ancient Hebrew dāwid (דָּוִיד) or dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' (paternal), 'the brother of the father', and more broadly 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. In the Bible, David is described as the second and greatest king of Israel and is also found in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A well-known story from the Old Testament recounts David's victory over the giant Goliath. Other variants of the name include Taavet, Taavetti, Taavi, Tevita, Tavita, Dovydas, Davian, Davien, Davion, Davino, and Davinho.
Where does the name Devis come from?
The name Devis has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the favorite'. The etymology refers to dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which mean 'the uncle' (paternal), 'the brother of the father', and loosely interpreted 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. The name belongs to the English language.
How do you pronounce Devis?
The pronunciation of Devis is clear and two-syllable. In German phonetics, the name is usually rendered as 'De-vis' [ˈdeːvɪs]. The name begins with an open, elongated vowel, giving it a certain brightness. The ending '-vis' provides a concise and clear closure, associated with a slight sharpness. Overall, Devis conveys a modern and straightforward impression, simple and striking in its sound structure.
When is the name day of Devis?
The name day for Devis is celebrated on several dates: March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Devis is a fairly common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th among the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010 with 2,204th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times as a first name, placing it 4,029th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,841st place.
Famous people
- Devis Boschiero (Italian boxer *29.07.1981 in Chioggia)
- Devis Da Canal (biathlete from Italy)
- Devis Da Canal *18.07.1976 in Vipiteno (*18.07.1976 in Vipiteno Italian biathlete)
- Devis Mangia (Italian football manager)
- Devis Mema (Albanian football player)
- Devis Miorin (cyclist from Italy)
- Devis Mukaj (Albanian football player)
- Devis Nossa (footballer from Italy)
- Devis Uko (Russian football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Devis
What is the origin of the name Devis?
The name Devis has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the favorite'. It derives from the terms dāwid and dōd, which mean 'the uncle' (paternal) and 'the brother of the father'.
What does the name Devis mean?
Devis is an English variant of the name Davis, which in turn goes back to David. Its meaning includes 'the beloved', 'the favorite', and from a religious perspective, also 'the beloved of God'.
How popular is the name Devis?
The popularity of the name Devis varies by region, but it is generally less common than the classic variants David or Davis. In some countries, it enjoys particular popularity.