How to Pronounce David
David (David)
Male · Germanic
How to Pronounce David
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in Germanic-speaking regions.
Germanic names have characteristic sounds.
David means "Beloved"—a Germanic name with a rich history.
David has 2 syllables: DAY-vid.
Common spellings include Dawid, Dávid, Davide—all pronounced the same as David.
Phonetic Spelling of David
The phonetic spelling of David is:
DAY-vid
David Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for David below.
Origin and Meaning of David
David is a Germanic name meaning "Beloved". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BF, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Bolivia, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, Croatia, DE, DJ, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, Estonia, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, Israel, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Luxembourg, Morocco, MD, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Moldova, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Nigeria, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, PY, Paraguay, Qatar, RO, RS, RU, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, TM, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, VE, Venezuela, Yemen, South Africa. Hebrew dod
Common Mispronunciations of David
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct Germanic pronunciation emphasizes DAY-vid
- Don't anglicize the sounds; David should be pronounced with its original Germanic phonetics
- "Dawid" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as David
- "Dávid" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as David
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce David?
- David is pronounced DAY-vid.
- What is the correct pronunciation of David?
- The correct pronunciation of David is DAY-vid.
- Is David a Germanic name?
- Yes, David is a Germanic name meaning "Beloved".
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