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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Dave

[ˈdavɛ]

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.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Dave
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Hungarian:
Polish:
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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 analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A 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

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

DAVE

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈdavɛ]

Anglická výslovnosť: dejv.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 1
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Dave
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Davea
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Daveovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Davea
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Dave!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Daveovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Daveom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
DaveDavekoDavyDavko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Dave
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Dave! Daveko! Davy!

Test how Dave sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Dave Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:D.S.without dots:DS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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