Nepali boy name
Dave name meaning
दवे
Say it: DA-be/dʌbe/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,827
Meaning of Dave
Pet form of David; beloved, a Hebrew name.
नेपालीमा: दवे नाम डेभिडको मायालु छोटो रूप हो। डेभिड हिब्रू मूलको नाम हो, जसको अर्थ प्रिय वा मायालु हुन्छ।
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Dave at a glance
| Name | Dave |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | दवे also दावे, डाव |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys |
| Linguistic origin | English |
| Commonly used in | Christian tradition |
| Starts with | D · द |
| Length | 4 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #3,827 among boy names (1 person in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
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- Milan♂मिलनUnion, meeting or coming together of people
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Prem♂प्रेमLove, affection
- Sanam♂सनमBeloved, dear one
- Anurag♂अनुरागLove, affection, attachment
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Pappu♂पप्पुAffectionate nickname for a young boy
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Radha♂♀राधाProsperity, success
- Lal♂लालRed
Names that sound like Dave
- Dev♂देवGod, deity or divine being
- David♂डेभिडBeloved
- Dawa♂दावाTibetan/Sherpa word for moon
- Dal♂दल
- Dan♂दानWealth or riches
- Daya♂दयाCompassion, kindness or mercy
- Devi♂♀देवीGoddess
- Dak♂दक्A large drum used in worship
- Das♂दासServant or devotee, especially a humble servant of God
- Deva♂देवGod, deity or divine being
- Dware♂द्वारे
Dave in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐡𑐰𑐾 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒠𑒫𑒹 |
| Bengali | দবে |
| Gujarati | દવે |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀤𑀯𑁂 |
| IAST romanization | dave |
FAQ about the name Dave
What is the meaning of Dave?
Dave means: Pet form of David; beloved, a Hebrew name. (नेपालीमा: डेभ)
Is Dave a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys.
How do you write Dave in Nepali?
Dave is written दवे in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written दावे or डाव.
How do you pronounce Dave?
Dave is pronounced DA-be (IPA: /dʌbe/).
What is the origin of the name Dave?
Dave is of English origin.
How popular is the name Dave?
Dave ranks #3827 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.