Dave Name Meaning & Origin
Dave
Pronunciation: DAYV (key)
Origin of the name David:
From the Hebrew dāvīd (beloved). The name is borne in the Bible by the second Israelite king. Short: Dave. Pet: Davey, Davie, Davy.
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