David: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: David · 2 syllables
Everything about the name David: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Beloved»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
86 out of 100
Where David is popular
- RussiaFederal Tax Service ЕГР ЗАГС analytics portalTop 30
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About the Name David
With its Hebrew heritage, David has long been valued for its meaning, "Beloved." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech David is said David (2 syllables). David is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Давид.
Today David is a well-loved favorite, scoring 86 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as love.
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "Beloved".
What is the origin of the name David?+
David is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is David a girl or boy name?+
David is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce David?+
David is pronounced David (2 syllables).
Is David a popular name?+
David is a well-loved favorite, scoring 86 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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