David
beloved (Hebrew)
David is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 215, with 36,088 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
beloved (Hebrew)
David derives from the Hebrew Dawid, famously borne by the biblical King David. In the Philippines, it is a staple Christian name with enduring popularity across Spanish, American, and contemporary eras.
Derived from the Hebrew name Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. It entered the Philippines through both Spanish Catholic and American Protestant traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly pronounced in the English manner (/ˈdeɪvɪd/) or Tagalized (/ˈda.bɪd/). Frequently shortened to 'Dave' or local nicknames like 'Doy'.
Related forms
- David Spanish
- Davide Italian
- Dawid Hebrew
- Dawud Arabic
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David with common surname pairs
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How do I use David with two Filipino surnames?
David is the given name. The full name is David + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is David a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, David is number 215, with 36,088 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.