Davena

Davena is an English feminine given name, a variant of Davina, which itself originated in Scotland as the feminine form of David. The root name David derives from the Hebrew Dawiḏ, meaning "beloved" or "uncle", and is borne by the biblical King David, the second and greatest king of Israel, who famously defeated Goliath.

Etymology and Usage

As a rare variant, Davena follows the pattern of creating feminine forms by adding -ena to Davina. It remains less common than Davina or Davida, but reflects the enduring popularity of the David family of names across English-speaking regions.

• Meaning: “Beloved” (from David)
• Origin: English variant of Davina
• Type: Feminine given name
• Usage: English-speaking countries