Dawid
Meaning of Dawid
Dawid is a male name with Polish origin and is pronounced as DAH-veed (/davit/). It is a variation of the popular name David, which has its roots in Hebrew. The name Dawid carries the same meaning as David, which is "beloved" or "friend." This timeless name has a strong biblical association, as David was the famous king of Israel in the Old Testament who defeated Goliath. Despite its Polish origin, Dawid has gained popularity in the United States over recent years. In 2021, it was given to five newborn boys and ranked 12,119th in terms of occurrence. Its usage has been steadily increasing since the 1990s, indicating a growing appreciation for this unique variation of a classic name.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as DAH-veed (/'davit/)
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Notable People Named Dawid
| Dawid Johannes Malan Jnr is an English cricketer who represents Yorkshire in domestic cricket and plays internationally for England in all formats. |
| Dawid Kwiatkowski is a Polish singer-songwriter and television personality. |
| Dawid Minnaar is a well-known South African actor and dramatist, recognized for his roles in popular television serials and his extensive career in theatre. |
| Dawid van Lill - Dawid Johannes van Lill is a versatile writer, journalist, translator, and editor known for creating quiz programs for various media platforms. |
| Dawid Tomala is a Polish race walker and the reigning Olympic champion in the 50 kilometres walk, having won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. |
| Dawid Kamiński is a Polish footballer known for his role as a midfielder in the Polish club Borek Kraków. |
| Dawid Krupa is a Polish former cyclist. |
| Dawid Szot is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as a defender for Wisła Kraków. |
