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Name Day for David

Everything about the date, name variants, and traditions

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December

Name day for Yosif, David - St. Joseph and King David.

Celebrating names:

ЙосифДавидДавидкаЙосифка
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About the name David

Etymology & meaning

David comes from the Hebrew David — "beloved". The name of the shepherd boy who felled Goliath and became king and psalmist is a shared inheritance of the three Abrahamic faiths, sounding alike in dozens of tongues.

History & patron saint

The Holy King and Prophet David is honoured in the after-Christmas cycle (26 December) — as Christ's forefather according to the flesh, beside Saint Joseph the Betrothed. Bulgarian history also knows David — eldest of the Cometopuli, the brothers of Tsar Samuil.

Traditions & customs

The name day falls within the Christmas days — a festive table, guests, and in more church-minded families the Psalter on the table: David's psalms are his living legacy.

Popularity & notable bearers

David is among the fastest-rising names for newborn boys in 21st-century Bulgaria — a biblical classic that works equally well at home and abroad.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the name day for David?

The name day for David is on 26 December.

Which names celebrate on 26 December?

On 26 December, name day is celebrated by those named David and related Bulgarian name variants (4 names in total).

How is the name day celebrated in Bulgaria?

Name day celebrants traditionally welcome guests at home, receive gifts and congratulations. It is a cherished family occasion throughout Bulgaria.

What does the name David mean?

David comes from the Hebrew David — "beloved". The name of the shepherd boy who felled Goliath and became king and psalmist is a shared inheritance of the three Abrahamic faiths, sounding alike in dozens of tongues.

How popular is David in Bulgaria?

David is among the fastest-rising names for newborn boys in 21st-century Bulgaria — a biblical classic that works equally well at home and abroad.

Names celebrating with David

Yosif / Joseph

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