Daibhin
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Daibhin
Daibhin is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish name Dáibhí, which comes from the Hebrew name David, meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name is used primarily in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, particularly in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands, with historical usage dating back to medieval times.
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Etymology
Daibhin is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish name Dáibhí, which comes from the Hebrew name David, meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name is used primarily in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, particularly in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands, with historical usage dating back to medieval times.
Daibhin currently ranks #398 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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