Name Profile

David

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name David.

Primary meaning

Beloved; uncle

Pronunciation: dah-veed

Profile summary

David is presented here as a modern unisex name with Hebrew roots. The current meaning shown for this name is Beloved; uncle. The catalog pronunciation is listed as dah-veed. David appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

David is currently cataloged under Hebrew origin, and this page describes its meaning as Beloved; uncle.

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Hebrew origin and Hebrew-language usage in the current library.

Usage note

In this catalog, David is grouped as a modern unisex name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

Usability Check: Always test how "David" sounds with your surname. Say it aloud ten times at normal conversation speed to check for any "clipped" sounds or unintended puns.

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