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Meanings

Biblical Baby Names Meaning:

In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name David is: Well-beloved, dear'.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name David is: Beloved or friend. The Old Testament David killed the giant Goliath in 10th Century BC, then succeeded Saul as King of Israel.

Scottish Baby Names Meaning:

In Scottish Baby Names the meaning of the name David is: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.

Swedish Baby Names Meaning:

In Swedish Baby Names the meaning of the name David is: Beloved.

Welsh Baby Names Meaning:

In Welsh Baby Names the meaning of the name David is: Beloved or friend, from the Hebrew. Sixth century St David (or Dewi) was patron saint of Wales.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name David is: Beloved.

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