Dawid

Dawid is a male given name, primarily used in Poland as the Polish form of David. It derives from the Hebrew name Dāwīd, traditionally interpreted as “beloved,” and has been adopted in Christian and Jewish naming traditions. The name has been in common use in Polish-speaking communities for many centuries and has followed broader trends in given-name popularity.

In Poland and among Polish diaspora communities, Dawid is a standard given name and is usually spelled with Polish orthography. It is also found in other countries where Polish communities reside and, more broadly, as a recognizable variant of the biblical David in multilingual contexts.

Numerous people named Dawid have gained prominence in diverse fields. Examples include Dawid Podsiadło, a Polish singer; Dawid Kubacki, a ski jumper; Dawid Ogrodnik, an actor; and Dawid Kwiatkowski, a singer. These bearers illustrate the name’s continued use across generations and professions within Polish-speaking cultures.

Dawid is closely linked to the given name David, with many language-specific forms around the world, such as Dávid in Hungarian and Slovak, Dawood in Arabic, and David in English. The name’s enduring presence reflects common cultural patterns of biblical-name adoption in Europe and beyond.