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David is a masculine name deriving from the Prussian variant of David, which translates to "House of Gavana" or "House of Gad" in Greek. In the Babylonian language, from which this name was adopted in Jewish tradition, it meant "strong," "mighty." In its modern meaning, the name David is inseparable from the image of King David—the first king of Israel, a descendant of Abraham. According to the Bible, David was the youngest son of Jesse, distinguished by strength, courage, faith, and musical talents. His strength inspired the proverb: "God strengthened him with his right hand." People with this name are often associated with reliability, willpower, courage, and responsibility. They possess a natural leadership talent, are skilled at making decisions and protecting their interests. Their character combines confidence and reserve, which can sometimes manifest as a strong sense of self-respect or even detachment. However, they are usually deeply honest and loyal to their principles. The name David has an ancient history. It was already widespread in Jewish traditions during the era of the First Temple, built by King Solomon as commanded by David. Later, the name became one of the most common in Israel. In Russia, the name David gained recognition relatively recently, primarily through Christian texts and church traditions. Today, the name David is predominantly found in CIS countries, especially in Russia and Slavic Europe. While not among the most popular in Russia, it remains recognizable and valued for its historical and biblical significance. Among famous bearers of the name David, one can highlight musician and producer David Copperfield, singer and composer David Benioff, as well as British musician and producer David Thoburn. Additionally, it is worth mentioning Brazilian singer and model Gavin Tobin, whose name is a variation of David. Variants of the name David include David (masculine), Davida (feminine), and Dawud (masculine). Diminutives include Dava, Davich, DAvka, DAvkaш.