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David

“Beloved”

OriginHebrew
Used forBoys
First letterD

Meaning and history

David is a boy name of Hebrew origin that means “beloved.” The shepherd who became king of Israel.

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Meanings of old names are often debated. We give the most widely accepted explanation from etymological references and note uncertainty where it exists.

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