大卫
Dàwèi
David
Meaning & Cultural Context
Phonetic transliteration. 大 means 'great', 卫 means 'to guard/protect'. Great Protector — fitting for a name meaning 'beloved'.
📖Cultural Background
大卫 is a phonetic transliteration of 'David', common in Chinese for Western names. 大 (great) and 卫 (guard/protect) together mean 'great protector', echoing the biblical David's role as a shepherd and king. This name is widely used in Chinese for both transliteration and its auspicious meaning. It's suitable for characters or real people who are seen as guardians or leaders. The name carries a sense of strength and reliability.
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Has some cultural depth
Two-character name has good tonal rhythm. Tones are relatively uniform
Moderate stroke count
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Two-character name feels modern and stylish. Low total stroke count is minimalist and easy to write
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Chinese name 大卫 (Dàwèi) mean?
大卫 (Dàwèi) means "David" in Chinese. Phonetic transliteration. 大 means 'great', 卫 means 'to guard/protect'. Great Protector — fitting for a name meaning 'beloved'.
How do you pronounce 大卫 in Chinese?
大卫 is pronounced "Dàwèi" in Mandarin Chinese. Practice each syllable's tone carefully for accurate pronunciation.
When should I use the name 大卫?
大卫 is a versatile Chinese name suitable for gaming usernames, social media profiles, language learning, and creative writing.
How It Sounds with Common Surnames
邹大卫
Zōu Dàwèi
王大卫
Wáng Dàwèi
李大卫
Lǐ Dàwèi
张大卫
Zhāng Dàwèi
刘大卫
Liú Dàwèi
Tone Analysis
How this name sounds with common surnames — tone compatibility matters for a harmonious name.
Zōu Dàwèi
Wáng Dàwèi
Lǐ Dàwèi
Zhāng Dàwèi
Liú Dàwèi
Name Variations
Creative variations based on this name:
大卫卫
Dàwèi Dàwèi
AA
大卫宁
Dàwèi níng
+宁
大卫欣
Dàwèi xīn
+欣
卫大
Dàwèi
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