Dovid
Meaning of Dovid
The name Dovid is a male given name of Hebrew origin, pronounced as DOH-vid (/doʊˈviːd/). It is a traditional variation of the widely recognized name David, which means "beloved" in Hebrew. The name Dovid holds significant cultural and religious importance within Jewish communities and is often associated with King David, a central figure in the Hebrew Bible known for his leadership and poetic contributions to the Psalms. Despite its deep roots and rich history, Dovid has maintained a modest presence in the United States over the years. According to data from the Social Security Administration, its popularity has fluctuated but generally remained stable, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 161 newborns per year since 1957. Variations of this name include David and Davey, which are more commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as DOH-vid (/doʊˈviːd/)
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Notable People Named Dovid
| Dovid Katz is an American-born Vilnius-based scholar, author, and educator specializing in Yiddish language and literature, Lithuanian-Jewish culture, and the Holocaust in Eastern Europe, known for his work combating the "Double Genocide" revision of Holocaust history. |
| Rabbi Dovid Kviat was a prominent Rosh Yeshiva and Rabbi of the Agudas Yisroel Synagogue of 18th Avenue in Brooklyn. |
| Dovid Grossman was a renowned Talmudic lecturer and scholar who spread Torah teachings globally. |
| Dovid Tzvi Schustal is an Orthodox rabbi and one of the four roshei yeshiva (deans) of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, New Jersey, sharing the post with three other rabbis. |
| Dovid Gottlieb is a senior faculty member at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem, known for his work as an author, lecturer, and his Ph.D. in mathematical logic from Brandeis University. |
