David
/daˈvi.d͡ʒi/masculine
David is a male given name in Portuguese. If unsure, use David. Wiktionary also lists Davi and Deivid.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| David | /daˈvi.d͡ʒi/ (Brazil) /dejˈvi.d͡ʒi/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
| Davi | /daˈvi/ (Brazil) /dɐˈvi/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| Deivid | /ˈdej.vid͡ʒ/ (Brazil) /ˈdej.vi.d͡ʒi/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
Which one should you use?
Deivid is a common way to spell the name phonetically in Brazil to mimic English pronunciation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazilian Portuguese, Davi is the most commonly used translation for David in both formal and informal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
All three forms are masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /daˈvi.dʒi/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Davi is often associated with the 'Davi vs. Golias' story, which is a common cultural metaphor for an underdog facing a giant in Lusophone countries.
- The pronunciation of David in Portuguese often adds a soft 'ee' sound at the end, making it sound like 'da-vee-jee' to English ears.
- The form Davi is a direct descendant of the Old Galician-Portuguese language, which was spoken in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
Examples in context
- Meu nome é David.My name is David.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself using the form Davi.Tatoeba #8242213 by josivangoncalves, translation #8242262 by josivangoncalves
- David está em casa.David is at home.This sentence is useful for stating someone's location using the form Davi.Tatoeba #742873 by brauliobezerra, translation #742109 by CN
- David é muito ativo.David is very active.This sentence is useful for describing someone's personality using the form Davi.Tatoeba #2270215 by Matheus, translation #39340 by CN
- Olá, meu nome é Davi.Hello, my name is David.
- É um prazer conhecê-lo, Davi.It's a pleasure to meet you, David.
- Oi, meu amigo se chama David.Hi, my friend's name is David.
- David, você vem à festa hoje?David, are you coming to the party today?
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are discussing a common friend.
- GabrielO David ligou para você?Did David call you?
- MarianaNão, o David ainda não ligou.No, David hasn't called yet.
- GabrielEu vi o David no mercado.I saw David at the market.
- MarianaEle parecia estar com pressa.He seemed to be in a hurry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “david” translations and entries David, Davi, Deivid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Davi, David, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
