Curated name meaning and origin

David

דָּוִד

Curated linguistic recordboy

Beloved

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
David
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
DAY-vid
Origin
Hebrew
Languages
Hebrew, English, Spanish
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Jewish, Christian
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
D
Letters / characters
5
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Beloved

Traditionally connected with Hebrew dod, beloved or uncle

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

DawidDaud

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
david
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for David

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 22

Compound value: 22

Soul Urge: 1 · Personality: 3

Chaldean

Name number 7

Compound value: 16

Hebrew Gematria

Name number 5

Compound value: 14

Calculated from דָּוִד, not from a Latin spelling.

Primary interpretation

This pattern favors reflection, specialist knowledge, and checking an idea carefully before accepting it.

Compound 16: A number of inner correction: pride gives way to clearer self-knowledge.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 4, 5, 7

Common questions about David

What does the name David mean?

Beloved. Traditionally connected with Hebrew dod, beloved or uncle

How is David pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is DAY-vid. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of David?

The record classifies the origin as Hebrew, with usage in Hebrew, English, Spanish.

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