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Davide

English translation/equivalent: David

Origin: Derived from the Hebrew Dawid "beloved of God," name of the prophet and second king of Israel that, according to the Old Testament, defeated the giant Goliath. The name was adapted in Greek as Dauid and in Latin as David.

Name Day/Onomastico: December 29—in honor of the Biblical prophet David.

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