David

David is a boy's name from the Bible that means "the beloved," "the favorite," or "the loving one." In a religious context, it can also be interpreted as "the beloved of the Lord (God)." Originally, it was interpreted as "the brother of the father." The name is a common form of the biblical Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד).

What does the name David mean?

David is a biblical boy's name that carries the meanings "the beloved," "the favorite," and "the loving one." Religiously, it can also be understood as "the beloved of the Lord (God)," while it was originally more associated with "the brother of the father." The name has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and derives from the Ancient Hebrew name dāwid (דָּוִיד), which in turn is derived from the Ancient Hebrew word dōd (דּוֹד), meaning "the uncle" (paternal) or "the brother of the father." The name David is frequently found in the Bible and is also mentioned in the Quran. One of the most well-known figures with this name is David, the king of Judah and Israel. In Germany, the name David became popular in the Middle Ages, but it only gained significant popularity from the 1960s onwards. This development was influenced by the trend towards American names. The name David is internationally recognized and is used not only in Germany but also in countries such as Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, and Serbia. In Slovak and Hungarian, it is written as Dávid, while in Polish and Russian, the variant Dawid is common. In Arabic countries, the name form Daoud is known, and in Turkey, it is used as Davut.

Where does the name David come from?

The name David comes from the Ancient Hebrew name Dawid, which means "the beloved, favorite." It traces back to the Ancient Hebrew word dōd (דּוֹד), which means "the uncle" (paternal) or "the brother of the father" and can also be interpreted as "the beloved" or "the favorite."

How do you pronounce David?

The name David is two syllables and has a balanced rhythm. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Da-vid" [ˈdaːvɪt]. The long A gives the name breadth and brightness, while the soft "v" in the middle and the gentle "d" at the end create a harmonious balance between strength and softness. David conveys a timeless, clear feeling – calm, stable, and harmonious.

When is the name day of David?

The name day for David is celebrated on several dates: March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

David has gained popularity in Germany over many years. In the early years, the name was visible but not among the most frequently mentioned first names. From the mid-20th century, there was a continuous increase. Particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, David established itself in the top rankings. Its strongest phase occurred in the 2000s when it reached 6th place in 2008.

Nicknames & pet names

Dada / Dadavi / Daddel / Dadi / Dadu / Daffel / Daffy / Dafidd / Dafitte / Dahvy / Datei / Dav / Dav vader / Davad / Davdav / Davdik / Dave / Daveboy / Daveck / Davek / Davelus / Daverson / Davi / David der Große / Davida / Davidboss / Davidchen / Davidchien / Davidchio / Davidcopter / Davidda / Davidde / Daviddi / Davide / Davideo / Davidi / Davidik / Davidito / Davidka / Davidleinchen / Davido / Davidoff / Davidoli / Davidone / Davidos / Davidschi / Davidson / Davidus / Davie / Davilein / DaVinci / Davinho / Davit / Davita / Davitikus / Davitus / Davitz / Davizki / Davkid / Davno / Davo / Davosch / Davtel / Davud / Davus / Davut / Davy / Davä / Davü / Davülein / Dawe / Daweed / Dawei / Dawi / Daxi / Dede / Deivid / Dewied / Dewitt / Diddi / Didi / Divad / Divid / Divud / Divus / Doovid / Dove / Duvad / Duvid / Duvud / Duvus / Vid / Vida / Vide / Vidi / Vidie / Vidli / Vido / Vidy / Vidü / Vídüü / Wido / Zavid

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Famous people

• Caspar David Friedrich (Famous Early Romantic)
• David "Menzel" Mutzke (German Singer)
• David Abraham (Argentinian Footballer)
• David Akiba (American Photographer)
• David Alaba (Austrian Footballer)
• David Arquette (US-American Actor)
• David Baldacci (US-American Author)
• David Ball (US-American Singer)
• David Banner (Music Producer, Rapper)
• David Barnes (British Cricketer)
• David Beckham (Footballer)
• David Bennent (Swiss Actor (The Tin Drum))
• David Bisbal (Spanish Star, Singer)
• David Blue (US-American Actor)
• David Bonk (Guitarist of Panik)
• David Boreanaz (Actor (Angel))
• David Bowie (Musician)
• David Bradley (British Actor)
• David Burtka (US Actor)
• David Caruso (Actor (CSI: Miami))