Dafydd
/ˈdavɨ̞ð/
The English name David is translated into Welsh as Dafydd. Wiktionary also lists Dewi and Dewydd.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Welsh | IPA |
|---|---|
| Dafydd | /ˈdavɨ̞ð/ (North Wales) /ˈda(ː)vɪð/ (South Wales) |
| Dewi | /ˈdɛu̯.ɪ/ (North Wales) /ˈdɛu̯.i/ (South Wales) |
| Dewydd |
Dafydd, Dewi and Dewydd are all Welsh forms of the name David.
Which one should you use?
Dafydd is the most common Welsh equivalent for the name. Dewi is the specific form used when referring to Saint David (Dewi Sant). Dewydd is a valid alternative Welsh form of the name David, though less common than Dafydd.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdavɨ̞ð/
When do people say it?
Dewi Sant refers to Saint David, the patron saint of Wales.
Did you know?
- The pronunciation of the 'dd' in Dafydd is a voiced th-sound, like the 'th' in 'then', which is a distinct feature of the Welsh alphabet.
- The name Dafydd originates from the Biblical Hebrew name דָּוִד, which means 'beloved'.
Examples in context
- Dewi Sant yw nawddsant Cymru.Saint David is the patron saint of Wales.This sentence shows how to refer to the patron saint of Wales using Dewi.
- Mae Dafydd yn dod o Aberystwyth.Dafydd comes from Aberystwyth.
- Ydy Dafydd yn y gweithdy?Is Dafydd in the workshop?
Example conversation
Elowen and Gareth are meeting a new colleague.
- ElowenPwy yw'r dyn yna?Who is that man?
- GarethHwn yw Dafydd.This is Dafydd.
- ElowenHelo, Dafydd!Hello, Dafydd!
- GarethMae'n dod o Aberystwyth.He comes from Aberystwyth.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “david” translations and entries Dafydd, Dewi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dafydd, Dewi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
