Taavi
Estonian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Taavi
Taavi is the Estonian and Finnish form of David, derived from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name is primarily used in Estonia and Finland, with roots in Scandinavian and Baltic Christian traditions influenced by Hebrew biblical naming conventions.
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Etymology
Taavi is the Estonian and Finnish form of David, derived from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name is primarily used in Estonia and Finland, with roots in Scandinavian and Baltic Christian traditions influenced by Hebrew biblical naming conventions.
Taavi currently ranks #7,212 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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