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

Dawid

[ˈdavit]

Dawid is the Polish form of the traditional biblical name David, best known for the Old Testament king. In Slovakia, its spelling is quite unusual, but its meaning and tradition make it easily recognizable. The name has a dignified, international, and family-friendly appeal.

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International equivalents and translations

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Hungarian:
Polish:
Dawid
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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 biblical name expressing a beloved person who is exceptionally dear to the family.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Poľská pravopisná podoba biblického mena Dávid, pochádzajúceho z hebrejského Dāwīḏ; tradične sa vykladá vo význame „milovaný“ alebo „miláčik“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Dawid is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

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

DAWID

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:[ˈdavit]

V poľštine sa vyslovuje približne „David“; písmeno w označuje hlásku v.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
DawidkoDawiDawkoDawinko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Dawid
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Dawidko! Dawi! Dawko!

Test how Dawid sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Dawid Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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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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