Monday, July 23, 2007

Meaning and origin of David

Origin: Biblical

Meaning: 'Well-beloved, dear'


Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Beloved or friend. The Old Testament David killed the giant Goliath in 10th Century BC, then succeeded Saul as King of Israel.


Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.


Origin: Swedish

Meaning: Beloved.


Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Beloved or friend, from the Hebrew. Sixth century St David (or Dewi) was patron saint of Wales.

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