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Tevita

teh-VEE-tah

Tevita is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Tongan form of David, meaning "beloved".”. It currently ranks #5018 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2016.

Letters6
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Tevita Means

Tongan form of David, meaning "beloved".

The Story of Tevita

Across the vast Pacific, for centuries, this name has meant 'beloved,' carried by kings and whispered in lullabies, now it waits for your son.

Tevita is the Tongan embodiment of the ancient Hebrew name David, meaning 'beloved.' Its journey began in the Levant, the name of a shepherd boy who became king, and it traveled east with Christian missionaries and explorers centuries ago. Today, Tevita is a cherished name across Polynesia, a direct link to ancestral lineage and a profound sense of endearment.

When you hold your son, Tevita, close, you'll feel the warmth of that name. It’s the weight of generations of love packed into a few syllables. Imagining yourself saying 'Tevita, come here,' you hear an echo of affection that spans oceans and time, a deep well of care ready for him.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

LovingKindGenerousHarmonious

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Peak Year

#31 in 2016

Total Births

850

First Recorded

1979

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