David

"The beloved" — a name of kingly glory, artistic greatness, and the deepest human longing

David comes from the Hebrew Dawid meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'. The biblical David began as a shepherd boy, slew Goliath with a sling, became Israel's greatest king, and wrote the Psalms — one of literature's most enduring achievements. Michelangelo's David is the Renaissance's most celebrated sculpture. David Bowie reinvented rock music. The name carries an extraordinary range: warrior, poet, king, artist. Yet at its heart, it simply means 'beloved' — perhaps the most beautiful thing a name can mean.