davy
word
/ˈdeɪvi/
DAY-vee
/ˈdeɪvi/
DAY-vee
Definition
"Davy" is most commonly used as a first name for boys. Historically, it could also mean a sworn statement or oath, but this meaning is now rare.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always a male given name, sometimes a nickname for "David." The legal or oath sense is now obsolete and only found in old literature or phrases like "on your davy."
Spanish: Davy (nombre propio) - declaración jurada (arcaico, poco común)Portuguese (BR): Davy (nome próprio) - declaração juramentada (arcaico, raro)Portuguese (PT): Davy (nome próprio) - declaração juramentada (arcaico, raro)Chinese (Simplified): Davy（人名）- 誓言（古用，极少见）Chinese (Traditional): Davy（人名）- 誓言（古用，極少見）Hindi: डेवी (नाम) - शपथ (पुराना, बहुत दुर्लभ)Arabic: دايفي (اسم علم) - تعهد رسمي (قديم جدًا، نادر جداً)Bengali: ডেভি (ছেলে নাম)Russian: Дэви (имя)Japanese: デイヴィー (男性の名前)Vietnamese: Davy (tên nam)Korean: 데이비 (남자 이름)Turkish: Davy (erkek adı)Urdu: ڈیوی (لڑکوں کا نام)Indonesian: Davy (nama laki-laki)
Example Sentences
Davy is my brother's name.
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Davy likes to play soccer after school.
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Have you met Davy before?
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Everyone calls him Davy, but his real name is David.
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The old book used the phrase 'on your davy' to mean 'on your oath.'
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Hey Davy, could you help me with this homework?
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