Meaning: Its source is a Hebrew expression meaning "Beloved."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Hebrew, English and Spanish.

Variant Forms: Daveda

Popularity: The name Davida ranked 1825th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Some authorities believe this name originated as a baby-talk nursery word meaning ''darling.'' In contrast, others think its meaning is related to the heroic, commanding status of King David of the Jewish scriptures.