Dave
Dave is a short English form of the biblical name David, also used as an independent given name. It feels modern, informal, and distinctly international, yet remains unusual in the Slovak environment. It preserves the traditional meaning of the name David: beloved or darling.
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA short international name bearing the traditional meaning of beloved and dear.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Dave je anglická skrátená podoba biblického mena Dávid. Vychádza z hebrejského mena Dáwíd, ktoré sa tradične vykladá ako „milovaný“ alebo „miláčik“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Dave is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
DAVE
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Anglická výslovnosť: dejv.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesTest how Dave sounds with your surname
Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.
Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Dave Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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