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david

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdeɪvɪd// david Archaic

n. a very common name for a man or a boy. It is a traditional name that comes from the Bible.

n. a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beloved'. It is widely used across many cultures and languages, often appearing in historical and religious contexts.


SIMPLE

My friend David lives in London.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked David to lead the meeting because he has the most experience with the new software.

COMPLEX

While the name David remains a perennial favorite in many Western countries, its popularity has seen various fluctuations across different decades and social classes.

Origin

From Middle English David, Davyd, Davyde, from Old English Dauid, David, from Late Latin Dāvīd, from Koine Greek Δαυῑ̈́δ (Dauī̈́d), from Biblical Hebrew דָּוִד (dāwiḏ, literally “beloved”).

Usage

Used as a proper noun; it follows standard capitalization rules for names.

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