david
n. countablen. 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.
My friend David lives in London.
The manager asked David to lead the meeting because he has the most experience with the new software.
While the name David remains a perennial favorite in many Western countries, its popularity has seen various fluctuations across different decades and social classes.
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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Used as a proper noun; it follows standard capitalization rules for names.
Last updated May 2, 2026