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David Name Meaning

David is a classic boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “beloved”, and often associated with the term used to describe an “uncle”. This biblical title was popularised by the renowned King David, the second king of ancient Israel. King David is the hero from the story of David and Goliath and a revered figure in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The name David has since taken the world by storm and heard in several languages, like Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Croatian. With countless famous historical figures and celebrities named David, baby will have many honorable footsteps to follow throughout life. What’s more, the endearing connotation “beloved” will always remind baby David of how much you love them.

David Personality

Name David
Gender Male
Pronunciation day-vid
Religion Christian
Origin Hebrew

David Lucky Numbers

Name Number 5
Soul Number 2
Personality Number 3

Famous Personality

Name Profession
David Beckham Footballer
David Bowie Musician

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