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The baby name Davinia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced da-VIN-ee-uh (IPA: /dəˈvɪniə/).

Davinia is English, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: da-VIN-ee-uh (IPA: /dəˈvɪniə/)

What is the meaning of the name Davinia ?

The baby name Davinia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced da-VIN-ee-uh (IPA: /dəˈvɪniə/).

Davinia is English, Scottish in Origin.

Davinia is a feminine given name shaped as a Latinate elaboration of Davina, itself the Scottish feminine of David. Ultimately it traces to Hebrew Dawid, from dod, "beloved," so Davinia carries the sense of "beloved one." The -ia ending aligns it with Romance naming styles, explaining its comfort in both English and Spanish-speaking communities.

The name gained modest currency in the later 20th century, especially in Britain and parts of southern Europe, aided by media exposure and the appeal of its four-syllable cadence. Variants and related forms include Davina, Davida, Devinia/Devenia (modern respellings), and the shorter Davine; pet forms range from Davi and Vivi to Vinnie and Nia. Though ultimately linked to David, Davinia remains distinct from similarly spelled names of other origins, and offers a familiar meaning with a polished, continental finish.

Davinia has the following similar or variant Names

Davinia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1981 #1 553
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
Spain Girls 0 #273 1,651 5,561
France Girls 1988 #354 4 1,865
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
Spain 0 #365 88 2,326
BO 0 #401 8 6,868
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
BO Girls 0 #560 52 9,488
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
NL Girls 0 #927 29 5,933
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,128 14 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415

Davinia is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Ireland
AE
AO
BO

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People also ask about Davinia

Davinia is predominantly a girl's name.
Davinia is a 4 syllable name, pronounced da-VIN-ee-uh (IPA: /dəˈvɪniə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Davina, Davenia, Davine and Daviana.
Across languages, Davinia has these equivalents: Davida (feminine of David, English/Spanish), Davina (Scottish), Daviana (related variant), Amata (Latin, shares meaning 'beloved').
Yes, very popular — Davinia ranked #1 in Ireland in 1981, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Davinia ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1981).