What does David mean?

The name David is of Hebrew origin. The meaning of David is “beloved”. David is generally used as a boy’s name. It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Da-vid.

Where does the word beloved appear in the Bible?

Jesus echoes that truth in John 10:17 when He says, “The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again.” Many New Testament writers used the word beloved to address the recipients of their letters (e.g., Philippians 4:1; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Peter 2:11 ).

Why was King David beloved by the people of Israel?

David’s name manifests his life – He is God’s beloved. His faults are not hidden from the eyes of men and God, and yet he is forgiven and the heart of God remains with David. King David was loved by by the the people of Israel long before he became a king, after his heroic defeat of Goliath.

Who are some famous people with the name David?

David falls into the name categories biblical, classic. Some famous bearers of this name include: David ‘Deacon’ Jones, and David ‘Sweeney’ Schriner. [ Mouse over or click on image for credit & details.