Davina
/dəˈviː.nə/noun
A feminine given name, generally regarded as the feminine form of David.
Did you know?Davina is a relatively modern feminine form of David, a name associated with King David, whose Psalms were traditionally understood as sacred songs of praise and lament.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
דָּוִד (Dāwīḏ)
“The personal name David; traditionally interpreted as “beloved,” though its precise original meaning is debated.”
3rd–2nd Century BCE
Greek
Δαυίδ (Dauíd)
“Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name David in the Septuagint.”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
David
“Latin biblical form of the name.”
Middle Ages
English
David
“A widely used Christian personal name, honoring the biblical king and psalmist.”
19th Century
Scottish English
Davina
“A feminine form of David, especially associated with Scottish naming tradition.”
Modern English
English
Davina
“A feminine given name used in English-speaking countries.”