Indian name meaning
David
♂ BoyDa·vid · 2 syllables
Beloved
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| D | a | v | i | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
4 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 4 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So David carries the name number 7.
About the name David
David is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Beloved.”
Spoken aloud it is Da·vid — 2 syllables. David is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name David mean?
David means “Beloved.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is David a boy or a girl name?
David is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name David?
David is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce David?
David has 2 syllables and is said as Da·vid.
What is the numerology number of the name David?
In the Chaldean system, David has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is David a common name in India?
David does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with David?
For a sister to David, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Sarah, Anna, Hannah or Joanna all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to David?
Zaid, Junaid, Khalid or Shahid share David's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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