Tavi
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tavi
The name 'Tavi' is a diminutive of the Hebrew name 'David,' meaning "beloved," and is also a given name in its own right from the Aramaic word for "good." It is used primarily in Jewish and Israeli cultures, often as a nickname for David, and has historical roots in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic-speaking communities.
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Etymology
The name 'Tavi' is a diminutive of the Hebrew name 'David,' meaning "beloved," and is also a given name in its own right from the Aramaic word for "good." It is used primarily in Jewish and Israeli cultures, often as a nickname for David, and has historical roots in ancient Hebrew and Aramaic-speaking communities.
Tavi currently ranks #13,064 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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