Dafyd
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dafyd
Dafyd is the Welsh form of David, derived from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name has been used in Wales for centuries and is particularly associated with Welsh culture and Christianity, with notable historical figures including Dafydd ap Gwynedd, a 12th-century Welsh prince, and Saint Dafydd (St.
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Etymology
Dafyd is the Welsh form of David, derived from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name has been used in Wales for centuries and is particularly associated with Welsh culture and Christianity, with notable historical figures including Dafydd ap Gwynedd, a 12th-century Welsh prince, and Saint Dafydd (St. David), the patron saint of Wales.
Dafyd currently ranks #2,943 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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