Boy name
Dave name meaning
“beloved”
Dave is a boy’s name meaning “beloved”, used as an English short form of David. David comes from Hebrew Dawid, traditionally interpreted as “beloved”. The shorter form therefore connects an English naming form with the Hebrew source and meaning of the longer name David.
What does Dave mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dave
Dave is an English short form of David. David comes from Hebrew Dawid, traditionally interpreted as 'beloved'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Dave
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dave, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Elian: associated with Aelius
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Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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Dave Matthew
Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Matthew: gift from God
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Meaning of each word
- Melkior: my king is light
- Dave: beloved
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
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Dave Ifan
Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Ifan: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Heronimus: a sacred name
- Yefta: he opens
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How to pronounce Dave
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦮ꦳ꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮗᮨ |
Is Dave a boy’s name?
Yes, Dave is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Dave ranks #1,978 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dave
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Supriyadi♂Possibly dearly loved and excellent
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Darwin♂Dear friend
- Priyono♂Beloved, cherished
- Sutisna♂Good affection, loving
Famous people named Dave
- Dave Akbarshah Fikarno · b. 1979
- Dave Hendrik · b. 1977
- Dave Mustaine · b. 1992
- Dave McRae · b. 1977
- Dave Lumenta
- Dave Valentino Kurniawan
FAQ about the name Dave
What is the meaning of Dave?
Dave means beloved. Dave is an English short form of David. David comes from Hebrew Dawid, traditionally interpreted as 'beloved'.
Is Dave a boy’s name?
Yes, Dave is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dave?
Dave is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Dave have?
Dave has 2 syllables (Da-ve) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Dave?
Dave ranks #1,978 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dave?
Some ideas: Dave Timothy Elian; Dave Jeremy Yosafat; Dave Matthew.
Famous people named Dave?
Notable people named Dave include Dave Akbarshah Fikarno, Dave Hendrik, Dave Mustaine.
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