About the name Davina
Davina is the Scottish feminine of David, built the same way Georgina was built from George. It is a familiar name in Britain and almost unheard of in America, which makes it a quietly practical choice for anyone wanting rarity without strangeness.
Davina is a girl name of Scottish origin, pronounced dah-VEE-nah. On the NameRarity scale it scores 90 out of 100, which places it in the very rare band — a genuinely uncommon pick — most people have never met anyone with this name. Its strongest period was the 1970s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Davina?
Davina currently falls outside the US top 1,000, which is a large part of why it scores so highly for rarity. Roughly 2.5 people per million carry it — about 1 in 400,000. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.
Famous people named Davina
- Davina McCallEnglish television presenter
Spellings and variants of Davina
Names similar to Davina
Rina
REE-nah
At ease, dissolved into contentment
Aparna
ah-PAR-nah
One who took no food, not even a leaf; an epithet of Parvati during her penance
Darshana
dar-SHUH-nah
Vision, the sight of something holy
Dorothy
DOR-uh-thee
Gift of God
Durga
DOOR-gah
The unassailable one, the fortress; the warrior goddess who slays Mahishasura
Eliana
el-ee-AH-nah
My God has answered
Heena
HEE-nah
The leaf paste that stains skin a deep russet red
Prajna
PRUHG-nyah
Discerning wisdom, insight into the nature of things
Davina — frequently asked questions
What does the name Davina mean?
Davina means "Beloved". It is a name of Scottish origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Davina?
Davina is pronounced dah-VEE-nah, with 3 syllables.
How rare is the name Davina?
Davina scores 90 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very rare. Roughly 1 in every 400,000 people carry it — about 2.5 per million.
What is the numerology number for Davina?
Davina carries the expression number 6, known as The Nurturer. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 4.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Davina?
The lucky number for Davina is 6 (with 15, 24, 33 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Rose Blush. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Rose Quartz.