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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDavid
/ˈdeɪ.vɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name of Hebrew origin, commonly used in English-speaking countries.
"David is known for his leadership and bravery." - 2
A biblical figure, the second king of Israel, known for defeating Goliath.
"The story of David and Goliath is a classic tale of courage."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'David' originates from the Hebrew name 'Dāwīḏ', meaning 'beloved'. It has been used in various cultures and languages, particularly in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, since biblical times.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "David" is said worldwide
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David
Transliteration: David
"David est un personnage biblique célèbre."
David
Transliteration: David
"David ist bekannt für seine Tapferkeit."
Davide
Transliteration: Davide
"Davide è un nome comune in Italia."
David
Transliteration: David
"David es un nombre popular en muchos países."
David
Transliteration: David
"David é um nome bíblico conhecido."
डेविड
Transliteration: Devid
"डेविड एक प्रसिद्ध बाइबिल पात्र है।"
大卫
Transliteration: Dàwèi
"大卫是一个著名的圣经人物。"
다윗
Transliteration: Dawit
"다윗은 성경에서 유명한 인물입니다."
ダビデ
Transliteration: Dabide
"ダビデは聖書の中で有名な人物です。"
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