Dovud Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DOH-vood //ˈdoʊ.vʊd//
Origin: Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning: Hebrew: beloved; Arabic: dove
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dovud is derived from the Hebrew name David, which means "beloved" or "friend." The etymological journey begins with the Hebrew דָּוִד (Dāwîḏ), which was later transliterated into Greek as Δαβίδ (Dabid) and subsequently into Latin as Davidus. The name made its way into Old French as David, before entering the English language in the form of David.
This linguistic evolution reflects the name's deep roots in ancient Semitic languages and its transmission through various cultures and languages over centuries. Historically, David is a significant biblical figure, known as the second king of Israel and a central character in the Hebrew Bible.
His reign, traditionally dated to around the 10th century BCE, is marked by the unification of the Israelite tribes and the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital. The stories of David, including his defeat of Goliath and his complex relationship with figures like Saul and Bathsheba, have been influential in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into various languages, particularly the King James Version in the early 17th century, which solidified its presence in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name David has been associated with qualities such as leadership, bravery, and divine favor.
It has inspired numerous works of art, literature, and music throughout history, including Michelangelo's famous statue of David and various psalms attributed to him. The name has also been adopted in various forms across different cultures, with Dovud being a variant used in some Islamic contexts, reflecting the name's broad appeal and significance across religious and cultural boundaries.
This enduring legacy underscores the name's symbolic resonance as a representation of belovedness and strength.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dovud was first seen in the United States in 2017.
Dovud has ranked as high as #1380 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dovud has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dovud is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dovud was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dovud
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dovud.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |