David

From the Hebrew name Dawid, derived from the root dwd, meaning beloved or uncle, David is one of the most enduringly widespread masculine names in the world. Its most prominent bearer is the biblical king David of Israel, celebrated as a poet, warrior, and ancestor of the royal line of Judah, which established the name's prestige across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name spread throughout Europe largely through biblical influence and has been borne by two kings of Scotland, numerous saints, and the patron saint of Wales. Related forms include Dawid in Polish and Afrikaans, Dávid in Hungarian and Slovak, Davide in Italian, and the feminine variant Davida.