David
/ˈdeɪ.vɪd/noun
A male given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'beloved'.
Did you know?In biblical tradition, David was not only a king but also a musician and poet, attributed with writing many of the Psalms, connecting the name to divine inspiration and artistry.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Semitic
*dāwīd
“beloved”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
דָּוִד (Dāwīd)
“beloved; name of the second king of Israel.”
Old French
Old French
David
“borrowed from Hebrew, used as a personal name.”
Middle English
Middle English
David
“adopted into English as a given name, retaining its meaning.”
Modern English
English
David
“a common male name, symbolizing belovedness.”