David (en. David)

/daˈβid/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Masculine name of Hebrew origin.
David was a great king of Israel.
David fue un gran rey de Israel.
Biblical character known for defeating Goliath.
The story of David and Goliath is inspiring.
El relato de David y Goliat es inspirador.
Name commonly used in many cultures.
I met a David at university.
Conocí a un David en la universidad.

Etymology

From the Hebrew 'דָּוִד', which means 'beloved'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

David versus Goliath
Reference to a situation of extreme disadvantage.
David contra Goliat
David's stone
Refers to a simple but effective tool.
Piedra de David
David's ear
Expression that implies listening attentively.
Oído de David

Related Words

Goliath
Philistine giant defeated by David.
Goliat
Saul
First king of Israel who was succeeded by David.
Saúl
Solomon
Son of David, known for his wisdom.
Salomón

Slang Meanings

Person who stands out in music.
That David is the best guitarist in the city.
Ese David es el mejor guitarrista de la ciudad.
Friendly and charismatic man.
Whenever there's a gathering, David is the life of the party.
Siempre que hay una reunión, David es el alma de la fiesta.