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Daibhin

Quick answerDaibhin 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.

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#398
TrendStable
Peak year2014
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageIrish Gaelic
CultureIrish and Scottish
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#398

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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