David
دافيد/DAY-vid/
Beloved
About the name David
David comes from the Hebrew Dāwīḏ, meaning beloved or darling, one of the most cherished names in the Judeo-Christian world. It belongs to the shepherd-king and psalmist who felled Goliath, a figure of courage, faith and poetry. The name conveys warmth, devotion and heroic gentleness. Shared across Hebrew, Christian and many other cultures, David is a truly universal classic.
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- In Arabic
- دافيد
- Pronunciation
- DAY-vid
- Also spelled
- Dawid, Davide, Davit, Dávid
Frequently asked questions
What does the name David mean?+
David (دافيد) is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Beloved”.
What is the origin of the name David?+
David is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is David a boy or a girl name?+
David is traditionally used as a boy's name.
How is David pronounced and spelled?+
David is pronounced DAY-vid and is written دافيد in Arabic. It is also spelled Dawid, Davide, Davit, Dávid.