Давид
Davýd[dɐˈʋɪd]
Давид (Davýd) is the Ukrainian male given name for David.
Давид is a masculine given name used to identify a male individual.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes Давида in the accusative case for direct objects, Давиду in the dative case for indirect objects, Давидом in the instrumental case to indicate an agent or means and Давиді in the locative case after certain prepositions to indicate location.
How do you pronounce it?
Davýd
Did you know?
- When addressing Давид directly in a casual setting, a speaker might use a vocative case, which changes the sound of the name to signal they are calling out to him.
- The name Давид is part of a group of biblical names that remained popular in Ukraine even during the Soviet era when many other traditional names were replaced by ideological ones.
- While Давид is the formal name, Ukrainians often use the diminutive Давидко to express affection or when speaking to a child.
Examples in context
- Давид вдома.David is at home.This sentence shows the subject form of Давид used with the verb 'to be'.Tatoeba #1557556 by aandrusiak, translation #742109 by CN
- У Давида так багато дівчат, що він не пам’ятає усіх їхніх імен.David has so many girlfriends that he can't remember all of their names.This sentence uses the name as an object or subject in a context regarding his relationships.Tatoeba #500104 by brambury, translation #39341 by CN
- Шановний пане Давіде, чи можете ви допомогти мені з цим завданням?Dear Mr. David, can you help me with this task?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person they are waiting for at a cafe.
- Дмитро DmytroДе наш друг Давид?De nash druh Davyd?Where is our friend David?
- Марія MariiaВін уже близько, я знаю.Vin uzhe blysko, ya znayu.He is already close, I know.
- Дмитро DmytroСподіваюся, він не запізниться.Spodivayus', vin ne zapiznyt'sya.I hope he won't be late.
- Марія MariiaНе хвилюйся, він завжди пунктуальний.Ne khvyluy'sya, vin zavzhdy punktyual'nyi.Don't worry, he is always punctual.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Давид, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
