David

David is a male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Modern Hebrew: Dávid, Tiberian Hebrew: Dāwīḏ), which means "beloved" or "uncle." The name is most commonly associated with the biblical King David, the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel, who is traditionally credited with composing many of the psalms in the Hebrew Bible. In the New Testament, David is an important figure in the genealogy of Jesus. The name has been widely used in the English-speaking world and has many variations and equivalents in other languages, such as Davide in Italian, David in Spanish, David in French, David in German, Davíd in Slovak, Dávid in Czech, Dávíð in Icelandic, Dáibhídh in Scottish Gaelic, and Dafydd in Welsh. The name has remained popular over centuries and across cultures, often carrying connotations of strength, leadership, and poetic talent due to its biblical associations.