Davis Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈdeɪvəs/, /ˈdeɪvɪs/

DAY-vis

UK

/ˈdeɪvəs/, /ˈdeɪvɪs/

DAY-vis

Definition

A proper name, usually a surname and sometimes a given name. It refers to a specific person, family, or place with that name.

Usage & Nuances

Because it is a proper name, it is capitalized as 'Davis'. It usually does not have a translatable meaning; learners mainly need to recognize it as a name in introductions, addresses, school lists, sports, or public figures.

• Spanish: Davis (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Davis (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Davis (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 戴维斯
• Chinese (Traditional): 戴維斯
• Hindi: डेविस
• Arabic: ديفيس
• Bengali: ডেভিস
• Russian: Дэвис
• Japanese: デイビス
• Vietnamese: Davis
• Korean: 데이비스
• Turkish: Davis
• Urdu: ڈیوِس
• Indonesian: Davis

Example Sentences

My teacher is Mr. Davis.

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I called Davis this morning.

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This bag belongs to Davis.

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Have you heard back from Davis yet?

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Davis said he'll join us after work.

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I think Davis is the one who sent the email.

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