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David

Meaning

From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "belov

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named David and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Courage
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Leadership
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Spirituality
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Integrity
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Wisdom

Famous People Named David

David (Bible)

Biblical king of Israel who defeated Goliath, known for wisdom and psalms.

CourageCreativityLeadershipSpirituality

David Abercromby

David Abercromby was a 17th-century Scottish physician and writer, thought to have died in 1702.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

David (Michelangelo)

David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, created in marble between 1501 and 1504 by the Italian artist Michelangelo.

CharismaCreativity

David Fabricius

David Fabricius (9 March 1564 – 7 May 1617) was a German pastor who made two major discoveries in the early days of telescopic astronomy, jointly with his eldest son, Johannes Fabricius (1587–1615).

David Rizzio

thumb|right|Seventeenth-century portrait, traditionally said to be of David Rizzio, private secretary of [[Mary, Queen of Scots.

LeadershipSuccess

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David in Other Languages

ArabicDaud
ArabicDawood
ArabicDawud
ArmenianDavit
Biblical HebrewDawid
Biblical LatinDavid

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