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David name meaning and origin

What does David mean?

From the Hebrew Dawid meaning "beloved" or "favourite". Originally used in the Bible, where David was the name of a King of Israel.

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Famous people named David

St. David is the patron saint of Wales. Celebrity footballer David Beckham captained England for six years during his illustrious career, and was awarded an OBE in 2003. Music legend David Bowie was famous for his innovative style of music and had hit albums including "Hunky Dory" and "Heroes".

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