boy · Hebrew

David

/DA-vid/

Meaning: Beloved

David at a glance

Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: DA-vid
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Daavid, Davida, Davidie, Davi, Daavida, Daavidie

Lucky details for David

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

David is a Hebrew name meaning “beloved”. Parents choose David for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of David reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Davi Davy Day

Middle Names

Darsh Davyd Daareeus

Sibling Names

Abigail Bethano Elishev Rakhelie

Compatible Names

Aaron Benjaamin Daavid Ezrah Jaconie Leviye

FAQs about the name David

What does the name David mean?

David means “beloved” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is David a boy or girl name?

David is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce David?

David is pronounced DA-vid (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for David?

The lucky number for David is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for David?

Popular short forms include Davi, Davy, Day.