Dawid
/D-AA-W-IH-D/
David (Polish form) — Dawid (Polish, from Hebrew Dāwīd 'beloved') is the Polish form of David. The Polish W-spelling distinguishes it from English David. Borne by countless Polish biblical-tradition families.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Dawid is a Christian boy name of Polish origin, meaning “David (Polish form) — Dawid (Polish, from Hebrew Dāwīd 'beloved') is the Polish form of David. The Polish W-spelling distinguishes it from English David. Borne by countless Polish biblical-tradition families.”. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
Dawid is a boy's name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "David (Polish form) — Dawid (Polish, from Hebrew Dāwīd 'beloved') is the Polish form of David. The Polish W-spelling distinguishes it from English David. Borne by countless Polish biblical-tradition families." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Dawid is also used in Jewish traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Polish, European families, Dawid carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Dawid
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Dawid lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Dawid's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Dawid's saint & feast day →What does Dawid's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Dawid resonates in either tradition.
Dawid's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Dawid's full reading →
Does Dawid go with your family's names?
Dawid breaks into 5 sounds: /D-AA-W-IH-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Dawid sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Dawid beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Dawid — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Dawid
If Dawid resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Polish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Love cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Dawid
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Common questions about Dawid
What does the name Dawid mean?
Dawid means "David (Polish form) — Dawid (Polish, from Hebrew Dāwīd 'beloved') is the Polish form of David. The Polish W-spelling distinguishes it from English David. Borne by countless Polish biblical-tradition families.." It is a boy name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Dawid a boy or girl name?
Dawid is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Dawid?
Dawid is of Polish origin, used in Christian, Jewish traditions, commonly among Polish, European families.
Is Dawid a Christian name?
Yes. Dawid is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Polish origin. It also appears in Jewish tradition.
What does Dawid mean in Polish?
Dawid originates from Polish, where it means "David (Polish form) — Dawid (Polish, from Hebrew Dāwīd 'beloved') is the Polish form of David. The Polish W-spelling distinguishes it from English David. Borne by countless Polish biblical-tradition families.."
What are common nicknames for Dawid?
Common short forms of Dawid include Dawidek.
What is the numerology of Dawid?
Dawid has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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