Inklingo

david

da-VEED/daˈβið/

david means David in Spanish (A male given name.).

David

A smiling young boy with curly hair sitting on a sunlit rock, gently playing a small, simple wooden harp.

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Mi mejor amigo se llama David.

A1

My best friend's name is David.

El Rey David es una figura bíblica importante.

B1

King David is an important biblical figure.

¿Has visto a David hoy?

A1

Have you seen David today?

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Words that translate to "david" in Spanish:

david

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Which sentence uses 'David' correctly?

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📚 Etymology

From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which is thought to mean 'beloved'. It's one of the most enduring and popular names in Western culture due to the biblical King David.

First recorded: Ancient

Cognates (Related words)

English: DavidFrench: DavidItalian: DavidePortuguese: Davi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pronunciation of 'David' the same in Spanish and English?

No, they are quite different. In Spanish, the 'a' sounds like the 'a' in 'father', the 'v' is softer (made with the lips almost touching, like a sound between 'b' and 'v'), and the final 'd' is very soft, almost like a 'th' sound.

Does 'David' have a feminine version in Spanish?

No, 'David' is exclusively a masculine name in Spanish. There isn't a common or direct feminine equivalent.