Male Name
Dauid
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
beloved
love
Writing Systems
ΔαυίδAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
41/100
Meaning & Etymology
Dauid is a form of the name David used in the Greek Old Testament. It is also found in some versions of the Greek New Testament, while other versions, such as the Textus Receptus, use the form Δαβίδ (Dabid). The name David itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'uncle.'
Etymology
Original Form:
David
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew דָּוִד (Dāwīḏ) to the Greek Δαυίδ (Dauid) and later to Δαβίδ (Dabid) in some New Testament texts.
Source:
Greek Old Testament and New Testament manuscripts