Davide

/DAH-vee-deh/

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Davide is an Italian boy's name pronounced /DAH-vee-deh/. Italian form of David, meaning "beloved".

Meaning of Davide

Italian form of David, meaning "beloved".

Davide is the Italian form of the Hebrew name Dawid, which is derived from the root 'dwd' meaning 'beloved' or 'uncle'. It traces back to the biblical King David, the second king of Israel, who is a central figure in Abrahamic traditions.

Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
/DAH-vee-deh/

Cultural background

The name remains a perennial favorite in Italy, consistently ranking among the most popular names for newborn boys over the last several decades. It is also common in Italian-speaking regions of Switzerland.

Variations & nicknames

  • David
  • Davidetto
  • Davíd
  • Dawid
  • Davy

Famous people named Davide

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Davide Calabria

    Professional footballer and captain of AC Milan.

    Sport · 2010s-present

  • Davide Sanclimenti

    Television personality and winner of Love Island UK 2022.

    Television · 2020s-present

  • Davide Oldani

    Michelin-starred chef and creator of 'Pop Cuisine'.

    Culinary Arts · 1990s-present

  • Davide Astori

    Professional footballer and former captain of Fiorentina.

    Sport · 2000s-2018

  • Davide Van De Sfroos

    Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist known for performing in Lombard dialect.

    Music · 1990s-present

Frequently asked about Davide

What does Davide mean?
Davide is the Italian version of David, which means 'beloved' in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Davide?
It is pronounced DAH-vee-deh, with three distinct syllables.
Is Davide a boy or girl name?
Davide is exclusively used as a masculine (boy) name in Italy.
Is Davide a common name in Italy?
Yes, it is a very common and classic Italian name that has maintained high popularity for many years.

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