Davor

The first name Davor is a masculine name of Slavic origin, possibly derived from an ancient Slavic god of war or from an expression conveying joy, danger, sorrow, or grief. Translated, the name means 'the war song' or 'the battle cry'.

What does the name Davor mean?

Davor is a masculine first name with Slavic roots, likely derived from an ancient Slavic god of war or an interjection expressing emotions such as joy, threat, sorrow, or grief. The name is interpreted as 'the war song' or 'the battle cry'. The etymological roots are found in Old Slavic, where 'davorije' or 'davorija' means 'battle song', 'war song', and 'battle cry'. The name is pronounced as Dawor. Alternative forms include Davorin and Davorko, while the female equivalent is Davorka.

Where does the name Davor come from?

Davor is a masculine first name with Old Slavic origins, carrying the meaning 'the war song'. The word origin comes from Old Slavic, where the terms 'davorije' or 'davorija' mean 'battle song', 'war song', and 'battle cry'. The language encompasses Croatian, Serbian, Slavic, and Slovenian.

How do you pronounce Davor?

The pronunciation of the name Davor is two syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Da-vor' [ˈdaːvɔr], with the emphasis usually on the first syllable. The open initial vowel conveys expansiveness, while the rolling or aspirated r at the end adds a resonant note. The clear syllable structure gives the name stability. Davor radiates determination and a sense of tradition - it comes across as straightforward, powerful, and has a slightly Southeast European sound.

When is the name day of Davor?

The name day for Davor is celebrated on April 12 and September 6.

Popularity

Davor is a rare name in Germany, currently ranking 5,840th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 3,829th. Over the last ten years, Davor has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,542nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Dabo / Dado / Dascho / Dav / Dave / Davi / Davie / Davorce

Similar first names

Famous people

• Davor Antunovic (author and psychotherapist)
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