Dáithí
masculine
David is a male given name in Irish, rendered as Dáithí. Wiktionary also lists Dáibhí.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | Note |
|---|---|
| Dáithí | masculine |
| Dáibhí | masculine |
The name is used as a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Dáibhí and Dáithí are both masculine forms of the name. Dáithí is the default form.
Did you know?
- The name Dáithí is derived from an Old Irish word meaning 'nimble' or 'swift'.
- While 'David' is a biblical name, Dáithí is an ancient native Irish name that predates the common use of the biblical version in Ireland.
- The 'dh' in the spelling of Dáithí is a remnant of ancient Irish spelling conventions that often represented sounds that have since vanished or softened in most modern dialects.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Dáithí anseo?Is David here?
- Sin é Dáithí.That is David.
Example conversation
Cian and Niamh are talking about a friend.
- CianAr fheiceann tú Dáithí?Do you see Dáithí?
- NiamhNí fheicim é anois.I don't see him now.
- CianBa mhaith liom labhairt le Dáithí.I would like to speak with Dáithí.
- NiamhTá sé sa chistin.He is in the kitchen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “david” translations and entries Dáithí, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
