Boy name
David name meaning
“beloved; dearly loved”
David means beloved or dearly loved. It comes from Hebrew Dāwīd and appears as David in many European languages. In Türkiye it is used for boys, with Davit as a related spelling. The biblical figure depicted in Michelangelo’s sculpture David gives the name a concrete association in art history.
What does David mean?
Beloved; dearly loved
In Turkish: sevilen; sevgili
David belongs to the same historical name family as Turkish Davud and Davut. Its scriptural association is with David, remembered as a king and prophet, and with the Psalms. The spelling represents an international form of that name also used in Türkiye.
Origin of the name David
From Hebrew Dāwīd, traditionally understood as beloved. David is the form used in numerous European languages.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with David
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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David Fettah
Meaning of each name
- David: beloved; dearly loved
- Fettah: opener of ways; one who judges
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Bahattin David
Meaning of each name
- Bahattin: beauty and splendor of the faith
- David: beloved; dearly loved
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David Lütfullah
Meaning of each name
- David: beloved; dearly loved
- Lütfullah: God’s grace or kindness
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Selahattin David
Meaning of each name
- Selahattin: righteousness of the faith; soundness of religion
- David: beloved; dearly loved
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David Mevlüthan
Meaning of each name
- David: beloved; dearly loved
- Mevlüthan: one who is born, and ruler
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Rahim David
Meaning of each name
- Rahim: deeply merciful, compassionate
- David: beloved; dearly loved
How to pronounce David
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /david/ |
Is David a boy’s name?
Yes, David is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
David does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like David
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
Famous people named David
- David Asseo · b. 1914
- David Durmaz · b. 1981
- David Çıraciyan · b. 1839
- David Deniz Kılınç · b. 1992
- David Beatson · b. 1944
- David B. Perley · b. 1901
- David Filiba · b. 1922
- David Fresko · b. 1853
- David Şomron · b. 1924
- David Burak · b. 1945
- David Gültekin
FAQ about the name David
What is the meaning of David?
David means “beloved; dearly loved”. From Hebrew Dāwīd, traditionally understood as beloved. David is the form used in numerous European languages.
Is David a boy’s name?
Yes, David is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is David in the Quran?
No. Neither the name David nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name David?
David is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does David have?
David has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name David?
David does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of David?
Other spellings: Davit.
What names go well with David?
Some ideas: David Fettah; Bahattin David; David Lütfullah.
Famous people named David?
Notable people named David include David Asseo, David Durmaz, David Çıraciyan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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