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Tavitian (Armenian : Տաւիտյան) is an Armenian surname, which means "son of David", thus making it equivalent to Davidson. [1] The name may refer to:

Armenian language Indo-European language

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David is a common masculine given name of Biblical Hebrew origin, as King David is a character of central importance in the Hebrew Bible and in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic religious tradition.

Davidson is a patronymic surname, meaning "son/descendant of David". There are alternate spellings called septs, including those common in the British Isles and Scandinavia: Davidsen, Davisson, Davison, Daveson, Davidsson. While the given name comes from the Hebrew "David", meaning beloved, Davidson is rarely used as a masculine given name or nickname.

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References

  1. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Tavitian Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.