David (name)

David
Pronunciation/ˈdvɪd/
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameHebrew
Meaning"Beloved, famed, loved"[1]
Region of originEretz Israel

David is a common masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Its popularity derives from the initial oral tradition (Oral Torah) and recorded use related to King David, a central figure in the Torah and foundational to Judaism, and subsequently significant in the religious traditions of Christianity and Islam.

  1. ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name David".