Davaris
Meaning of Davaris
Davaris is a comparatively recent, American-coined masculine forename whose precise etymology remains debated, yet prevailing onomastic analyses suggest that it arises from the phonological grafting of the biblical David (“beloved,” Hebrew) onto the resonant –aris suffix familiar from classical Latin cognomina and, by extension, such names as Darius or the Iberian surname Tavares; the result is a trisyllabic structure—duh-VAIR-is—that satisfies the rhythmic and alliterative preferences observable in late-twentieth-century African-American name formation. Social Security Administration data confirm its rarity: first registering in 1986, the name has never risen above the low-700s in national rank and, in most years, has been assigned to fewer than a dozen newborn boys, a frequency profile that situates it firmly within the “distinctive yet pronounceable” niche. Semantically, the convergence of David’s connotation of endearment with the imperial associations of names ending in –aris lends Davaris a composite aura of cherished strength, while its contemporary provenance frees it from historically entrenched stereotypes. Consequently, Davaris appeals to parents who favor a name that is linguistically rooted, phonetically assertive, and statistically uncommon without straying into obscurity.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as duh-VAIR-is (/dəˈvɛərɪs/)
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