USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

DWIGHT D EISENHOWER AND THE COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the D. in his name stand for?
A
David
B
Derick
C
Drake
D
Dave
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -From the Hebrew Dawid meaning “beloved” or “favourite". Originally used in the Bible, where David was the name of a King of Israel.

Detailed explanation-2: -The oldest, most popular and most commonly used diminutive form in the English speaking countries of David is Dav, which first appeared in written form in the 16th century. The nickname Dav or Dave has been used as a name in its own right in the 19th and 20th centuries, at least in the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -Origin: David has a Hebrew origin, named after the second and greatest king of Israel, King David. The name has a biblical meaning, deriving from the early Hebrew word “dod” meaning “beloved”.

Detailed explanation-4: -David has the tried and true nickname as Dave as well as the more youthful Davey. He also has variants in Davi and Daveth around the world. Female versions of the name include Davina, Davinia, and Davida.

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