Ladavid Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-DAH-vid //ləˈdɑːvɪd//
Origin: Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning: Hebrew: beloved; Spanish: a combination of 'la' (the) and 'David' (beloved)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ladavid has its roots in Hebrew, deriving from the name David, which means "beloved." The Hebrew name דוד (David) is found in the biblical texts, where it is associated with the second king of Israel, a significant figure in Jewish history and tradition. The name was transliterated into Greek as Δαβίδ (Dabid) and subsequently into Latin as Davidus, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as David.
The evolution of the name reflects a journey through various linguistic and cultural landscapes, maintaining its core meaning throughout these transitions. Historically, David is a prominent biblical character, known for his leadership and poetic contributions, particularly the Psalms.
He is often depicted as a shepherd who became a king, symbolizing the ideal leader in Jewish tradition. The name gained further prominence through the Christian tradition, especially with the New Testament references to David as an ancestor of Jesus Christ.
The name has been consistently used across various cultures and languages, with notable figures such as King David of Israel, whose reign is traditionally dated to around the 10th century BCE, cementing its historical significance. Culturally, the name David has resonated through centuries, symbolizing strength, leadership, and divine favor.
It has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often associated with artistic and literary figures. The diminutive form "Dave" is commonly used in English-speaking countries, reflecting a more informal and affectionate version of the name.
The enduring legacy of David in religious texts and cultural narratives has ensured that variations of the name, including Ladavid, continue to hold significance in various communities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ladavid was first seen in the United States in 1992.
Ladavid has ranked as high as #1236 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ladavid has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ladavid 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 Ladavid was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ladavid
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 Ladavid.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |