What does David mean?
David — the biblical king + giant-slayer — is one of the most-given names in history. Sturdy, sacred + always in style.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian, Jewish, Muslim
Variations
David · Dawud · Dawid
Nicknames
Dave · Davey
Sibling name ideas
More boy names like David
Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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