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The name Davit: meaning and origin

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Davit is a Hebrew name meaning beloved. In Georgia it is above all the name of David the Builder, the country's greatest king.

Where does the name Davit come from and what does it mean?

The name comes from the Hebrew David, meaning beloved. In the Bible David is the king of Israel and author of the Psalms who defeated Goliath. Georgia's Bagrationi kings traced their line back to King David.

Famous people named Davit

The best-known bearer is King David IV the Builder, who won the Battle of Didgori and united Georgia. In the Bible the name belongs to King David.

When is the Davit name day?

The feast of Saint King David the Builder is on 8 February.

What character is linked to the name Davit?

People say Davits are natural leaders, creative and very loyal friends. They combine strength and gentleness. Common pet names: Dato, Data, Dachi.

The numerology number of Davit

In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Davit in Georgian (დავით) add up to 30, which reduces to 3. In numerology, 3 is the number of creativity, communication and joy. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.