Davis
Surname derived from David, Hebrew
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Davis Origin and Meaning
The name Davis is a girl's name meaning "beloved".
Davis may seem an unlikely choice for a girl, but over 50 baby girls received the name in the US last year, perhaps in honor of an ancestral David. Viola Davis is a notable female namesake.
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