Dave

  • Boy
  • 4 letters
Hebrew Cherished; beloved.
Scottish Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
Welsh Beloved or friend, from the Hebrew. Sixth century St David (or Dewi) was patron saint of Wales.
Short form of David

Dave is a boy’s name of Hebrew, Scottish and Welsh origin. Meaning in Hebrew: Cherished; beloved. Meaning in Scottish: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages. Meaning in Welsh: Beloved or friend, from the Hebrew. Sixth century St David (or Dewi) was patron saint of Wales. Dave is a short form of David. The name has 4 letters.

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'Well-beloved, dear' Beloved or friend. The Old Testament David killed the giant Goliath in 10th Century BC, then succeeded Saul as King of Israel. Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages. Beloved. Beloved or friend, from the Hebrew. Sixth century St David (or Dewi) was patron saint of Wales.