David
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name David
The name David derives from the Hebrew name Dawid (דוד), meaning "beloved" or "friend," from the root dwd.
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Etymology
The name David derives from the Hebrew name Dawid (דוד), meaning "beloved" or "friend," from the root dwd. The name is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with historical prominence dating back to King David of ancient Israel, the legendary second king of the united Israelite kingdom and central figure in the Hebrew Bible.
David currently ranks #35 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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"The name 'Davit' is a variant of 'David', meaning "beloved" in Hebrew, derived from the root *dwd* (to love)."
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