David Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

David means beloved, dear. From the Hebrew Dawid, meaning beloved.

David is a Hebrew name meaning beloved. In the Bible, David is the shepherd boy who defeats Goliath, later becoming king of Israel and traditionally the author of many psalms. The name has been used across Europe for centuries, and has been the name of kings of Scotland and the patron saint of Wales, Saint David. It appears in many forms, including Davide in Italian, Dawid in Polish, and Daoud in Arabic. David Bowie, the musician, is a famous modern bearer. David is classic and approachable, and short forms like Dave and Davey keep it casual.

Variants of David

DaveDaveyDavideDawidDaoud

Well-known people named David

David Bowie, King David.

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