Davitt
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Davitt
The given name 'Davitt' is a diminutive or variant of 'David', meaning "beloved" in Hebrew, derived from the root *dwd*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Davitt' is a diminutive or variant of 'David', meaning "beloved" in Hebrew, derived from the root *dwd*. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often as a surname or given name, with notable historical context including the Irish nationalist Michael Davitt (1846–1906), a founder of the Land League.
Davitt currently ranks #629 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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