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American film critic
David Ansen is an American film critic. He was a senior editor for Newsweek, where he served as film critic from 1977 to 2008 and subsequently contributed
David_Ansen
1996 film by Barry Levinson
abuse with the huckster gamesmanship of a contraption like The Sting." David Ansen of Newsweek criticized Levinson's script, and reasoned the adult characters
Sleepers_(film)
Colombian-born American actress (1952–2024)
Excerpts available at Google Books. David Ansen, "The Buddy Holly Story" (review), Newsweek, June 1978, reprinted in David Sterritt, ed., The B List: The National
Maria_Richwine
British actress (born 1983)
received considerable praise and attention for her performance, with David Ansen of Newsweek writing: "Press and Blunt are major discoveries ... they
Emily_Blunt
2014 film by Paul Thomas Anderson
Boston Globe 9th: William Bibbiani, CraveOnline 9th: Sight & Sound 9th: David Ansen, The Village Voice 9th: Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times (tied with A
Inherent_Vice_(film)
2000 film by Martin Campbell
every afternoon in the direction of India as an absurd daily ritual. David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "’Vertical Limit’ produces a decidedly split reaction
Vertical_Limit
American actress, director, screenwriter, and producer (born 1970)
pitch-perfect performances with deliciously smart writing." In Newsweek David Ansen said the film "knows what it wants, what its limits are, and delivers
Jennifer_Westfeldt
2009 biographical sports drama film
CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale. Critic David Ansen wrote: Anthony Peckham's sturdy, functional screenplay, based on John
Invictus_(film)
American actor (1946–2017)
Richard Schickel in Time, David Ansen in Newsweek, and New York City's weekly newspapers would write glowing reviews. Ansen wrote, "Under Passer's sensitive
John_Heard_(actor)
2008 film by Ben Stiller
video." The faux trailers before the film also received mixed reviews. David Ansen of Newsweek approved of the trailers: "Tropic Thunder is the funniest
Tropic_Thunder
2004 film by Jonathan Glazer
indicating "mixed or average" reviews. In his review for Newsweek, David Ansen wrote, "the script is hooey. Birth is ridiculous, and oddly unforgettable"
Birth_(2004_film)
1996 American film
films in one year (the other being Phenomenon), and gave Michael a D+. David Ansen of Newsweek instead judged the film to be a mixed bag, with weak points
Michael_(1996_film)
2007 DreamWorks Animation film
with its grimaces and false alarms, is pure kiddie comedy at its best." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote that the film's "slightly snarky wit is aimed almost
Shrek_the_Third
2002 French film
March 2007. Ansen, David (3 March 2003). "How Far Is Too Far?". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 1 January 2020. Edelstein, David (7 March 2003)
Irréversible
American actor (1970–1993)
1991 avant-garde film My Own Private Idaho. In his review for Newsweek, David Ansen praised Phoenix's performance as gay hustler Michael Waters: "The campfire
River_Phoenix
American writer, journalist and filmmaker (1941–2012)
Hurt. The film received mixed reviews but was a box office success. David Ansen of Newsweek praised the film as being "charming...quirky...[and] a Christmas
Nora_Ephron
2002 film by Spike Jonze
or self-critically explains how so many others derail, is bananas." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote that Meryl Streep had not "been this much fun to watch
Adaptation_(film)
American actress (born 1969)
opposite Russell Crowe and Paul Giamatti. In his review for the film, David Ansen of Newsweek, wrote that the actress "has an uncanny ability to make us
Renée_Zellweger
1986 film directed by John Carpenter
Little China". The Washington Post. Ansen, David (July 14, 1986). "Wild and Crazy in Chinatown". Newsweek. Robinson, David (November 14, 1986). "More agonies
Big_Trouble_in_Little_China
2005 film directed by Ang Lee
rating of 87/100 based on 41 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". David Ansen of Newsweek gave the film a positive review, praising the faithful screenplay
Brokeback_Mountain
1995 thriller film by Jon Amiel
the Lambs, [and] Dirty Harry...but [it] has a personality of its own". David Ansen of Newsweek commended Amiel on the use of computers to genuinely chilling
Copycat_(1995_film)
American actress and producer (born 1993)
office hit, grossing over $130 million worldwide, and a critical success. David Ansen of Newsweek described her performance as "spot on". In 2004, Cosgrove
Miranda_Cosgrove
2006 British drama film by Shane Meadows
critics' top ten lists of 2007; it was third on the list by Newsweek's David Ansen, seventh on the list by The Oregonian's Marc Mohan, and ninth on the
This_Is_England
2008 film by Sam Mendes
back tears, is sensational. Some film critics gave a mixed response. David Ansen of Newsweek opined it is "impeccably mounted—perhaps too much so. Mendes
Revolutionary_Road_(film)
1978 film by James Fargo
Which Way but Loose' certainly isn't loose. It's a sluggish shambles." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "One can forgive the orangutan's participation—he
Every_Which_Way_but_Loose
2010 film by Debra Granik
Anne Thompson, Indiewire 1st – David Fear, Time Out New York 1st – Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle 2nd – David Ansen, Newsweek 2nd – Betsy Sharkey
Winter's_Bone
1984 mockumentary comedy film directed by Rob Reiner
lifestyles of rock stars but also for its take on the non-fiction film genre. David Ansen of Newsweek called the film "a satire of the documentary form itself
This_Is_Spinal_Tap
2006 film by Martin Scorsese
Chicago Tribune 4th – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times 5th – Empire 5th – David Ansen, Newsweek 5th – Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times 5th – Lisa Schwarzbaum
The_Departed
1999 film by Frank Darabont
Writing for the BBC, Clark Collis criticized the film's length and pacing. David Ansen of Newsweek thought The Green Mile was weaker than Darabont's previous
The_Green_Mile_(film)
2001 film by Steven Soderbergh
Screen". People: 56. "Best of Screen". People: 56. December 31, 2001. David Ansen (December 17, 2001). "Boys Just Wanna Have Fun". Newsweek: 138. Corliss
Ocean's_Eleven
2007 documentary film by Werner Herzog
some footage filmed at the South Pole, Herzog interviews penguin scientist David Ainley. He asks Ainley about penguin sexuality and mental illness. At the
Encounters at the End of the World
Encounters_at_the_End_of_the_World
1986 film by Tim Hunter
with River's Edge, though, like Dracula, it's a tale of the undead." David Ansen of Newsweek called the film "the scariest vision of youth since the alarming
River's_Edge
English actor and director (born 1962)
which he starred with Kristin Scott-Thomas and reunited with Binoche. David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "once you're hooked, it never loses its grip on your
Ralph_Fiennes
1991 film by David Cronenberg
Howe criticized what he felt to be a "lack of conviction". Newsweek's David Ansen wrote, "Obviously this is not everybody's cup of weird tea: you must
Naked_Lunch_(film)
American actress (born 1996)
worldwide. Breslin's performance in the film was praised by critics. David Ansen of Newsweek wrote that she and co-star Rory Culkin gave "terrifically
Abigail_Breslin
1978 musical romantic comedy film by Randal Kleiser
slick visual style [...] I've never seen an uglier large-scale musical." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "Too often, Grease is simply mediocre, full of broad
Grease_(film)
1989 film by Rob Reiner
eye-opening performance, another tribute to Reiner's flair with actors." David Ansen provided one of the rare negative reviews of the film for Newsweek. He
When_Harry_Met_Sally...
2004 American romantic drama film directed by Richard Linklater
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com 1st – Marc Savlov, Austin Chronicle 2nd – David Ansen, Newsweek 2nd – Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle 2nd – Carla Meyer
Before_Sunset
American drama film by Sidney Lumet
sweet, serious and believably gradual attraction." Newsweek magazine's David Ansen wrote, "A curious mix of soap opera and social history, Lumet's film
Running_on_Empty_(1988_film)
1993 film by Frank Marshall
of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. David Ansen of Newsweek said that, while, "Piers Paul Read's acclaimed book ... paid
Alive_(1993_film)
1993 film starring and directed by Mel Gibson
this story moving, and the set-ups are all obvious and predictable." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote "The Man Without a Face is such a noble, well-intentioned
The_Man_Without_a_Face
2002 American erotic thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne
forever, and for what? It's an ill movie that bloweth no man to good." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote that the film "shows what a powerful, sexy, smart filmmaker
Unfaithful_(2002_film)
Canadian filmmaker and explorer (born 1954)
from the original on February 28, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019. David Ansen (July 7, 1991). "Conan The Humanitarian". Newsweek. Archived from the
James_Cameron
Canadian actor (born 1964)
as he jumps through elevator shafts [...] and atop a subway train". David Ansen, writing for Newsweek, summarized Speed as, "Relentless without being
Keanu_Reeves
2007 film by Brad Bird
cartoon fun from Disney". NJ.com. Retrieved November 17, 2025. Ansen, David (June 28, 2007). "Ansen on 'Ratatouille'". Newsweek. Archived from the original on
Ratatouille_(film)
2004 film by Joel Schumacher
on the big screen in a gaudy splat." In a mixed review for Newsweek, David Ansen praised Rossum's performance, but criticized the filmmakers for their
The Phantom of the Opera (2004 film)
The_Phantom_of_the_Opera_(2004_film)
2014 film by Damien Chazelle
Genevieve Koski, The Dissolve 5th – James Berardinelli, Reelviews 5th – David Ansen, The Village Voice 5th – Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times (tied with
Whiplash_(2014_film)
1990 film by Martin Scorsese
of four, and called it, "great cinema—and also a whopping good time". David Ansen, in his review for Newsweek magazine, wrote, "Every crisp minute of this
Goodfellas
1980 film by Sidney Poitier
high-spirited performing talents into a tangy, cheerful entertainment." David Ansen of Newsweek found the film "only intermittently funny", remarking that
Stir_Crazy_(film)
1999 film by David Fincher
buzz", but that it eventually became "explosively silly." Newsweek's David Ansen described Fight Club as "an outrageous mixture of brilliant technique
Fight_Club
2008 film by Baz Luhrmann
and some of the same awkwardness with a national legacy of racism." David Ansen, in his review for Newsweek, wrote, "Kidman seems to blossom under Luhrmann's
Australia_(2008_film)
2014 film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu
5th – Alison Willmore, BuzzFeed 6th – Jessica Kiang, Indiewire 6th – David Ansen, The Village Voice 6th – Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle 7th -
Birdman_(film)
2000 film by Mary Harron
enjoy this stillborn, pointless piece of work". Newsweek magazine's David Ansen wrote: "But after an hour of dissecting the '80s culture of materialism
American_Psycho_(film)
2003 American film
their cake and eat it too? - than try to answer it in the present." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "What drew the usually astute Mike Newell ('Four Weddings
Mona_Lisa_Smile
2000 film by Steven Soderbergh
makes the year 2000 seem increasingly promising for movies". Newsweek's David Ansen began his review with, "Julia Roberts is flat-out terrific in Erin Brockovich
Erin_Brockovich_(film)
1985 film by Martha Coolidge
takes [the students] seriously, though it does so only intermittently." David Ansen wrote in his review for Newsweek, "When it's good, the dormitory high
Real_Genius
2006 film by Spike Lee
comedy, and a ton of New York ethnic personality, it's fresh anyway." David Ansen of Newsweek commented, "As unexpected as some of its plot twists is the
Inside_Man
2004 film by Kevin Smith
Archived from the original on June 17, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2017. Ansen, David (March 29, 2004). "Director Kevin Smith says his warm new movie, 'Jersey
Jersey_Girl_(2004_film)
Film by Brian De Palma
Hollywood ... because it's about them." In his review for Newsweek, David Ansen wrote, "If Scarface makes you shudder, it's from what you think you see
Scarface_(1983_film)
1990 film directed by Frank Marshall
who's ever covered their eyes during a movie". Writing for Newsweek, David Ansen compared the film to B movies "about the small town threatened by alien
Arachnophobia_(film)
1987 American drama film
serious problem, with a happily-ever-after ending yet." In Newsweek, David Ansen wrote, "Imagine Antonioni making a high-school public-service movie and
Less_than_Zero_(film)
1978 comedy film by John Landis
repose or invest minor slapstick opportunities with a streak of genius". David Ansen wrote in Newsweek, "But if Animal House lacks the inspired tastelessness
Animal_House
1992 film by Martin Brest
Todd McCarthy said it "goes on nearly an hour too long". Newsweek's David Ansen writes that the "two-character conceit doesn't warrant a two-and-a-half-hour
Scent_of_a_Woman_(1992_film)
2008 British film
workable, but the ultimate impossibility of their task shows at the end." David Ansen of Newsweek suggested, "Think of Jarrold's briskly paced, stylish abridgment
Brideshead_Revisited_(film)
1978 film by Hal Needham
stunts but rather in their off-hours shenanigans."[verification needed] David Ansen wrote in Newsweek, "'Hooper' doesn't dig very deep into its Hollywood
Hooper_(film)
1989 film by James Cameron
CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A-" on an A+ to F scale. David Ansen of Newsweek, summarizing the theatrical release, wrote, "The payoff to
The_Abyss
1981 film by Ivan Passer
Richard Schickel in Time, David Ansen in Newsweek, and New York City's weekly newspapers would write glowing reviews. Ansen wrote, "Under Passer's sensitive
Cutter's_Way
2006 spy film directed by Robert De Niro
performance, noting the latter's maturation as an actor. Newsweek magazine's David Ansen wrote, "For the film's mesmerizing first 50 minutes I thought De Niro
The_Good_Shepherd_(film)
2002 film by Paul Thomas Anderson
bellowing, red-faced rage" of Sandler's known comic persona in the film. David Ansen of Newsweek described the film as "a romantic comedy on the verge of
Punch-Drunk_Love
2007 film by Paul Thomas Anderson
young Mary Sunday David Willis as Abel Sunday Hans Howes as William Bandy Paul F. Tompkins as Prescott Jim Downey as Al Rose David Warshofsky as H.M.
There_Will_Be_Blood
2000 film by Cameron Crowe
exuberance of going where the music takes you." In his review for Newsweek, David Ansen wrote, "Character-driven, it relies on chemistry, camaraderie, a sharp
Almost_Famous
1980 film by Howard Zieff
accomplished comedienne she is—she carries Private Benjamin on her back." David Ansen of Newsweek called the film "an uneven but highly enjoyable mixture of
Private_Benjamin_(1980_film)
2004 biographical historical drama film
and his humanity intact in the midst of a man-made hell." Similarly, David Ansen wrote in Newsweek that "two performances carry the film. Cheadle, in
Hotel_Rwanda
1979 film directed by Michael Pressman
absorbing sort of movie, even though you have to admit it doesn't work." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "The setting and the all-Hispanic cast are fresh;
Boulevard_Nights
1998 film by Wes Anderson
the film's set pieces place it in a league of its own." Film critic David Ansen ranked Rushmore the 10th best film of 1998. Some critics did not review
Rushmore_(film)
1978 British animated adventure-drama film
film's original director John Hubley was never fully realised. Newsweek's David Ansen also drew comparisons with The Lord of the Rings, but while he disliked
Watership_Down_(film)
1992 American biographical film directed by Spike Lee
Devil Finds Work. New York: The Dial Press. p. 95. ISBN 0-8037-1916-7. David Ansen (August 26, 1991). "The Battle For Malcolm X". Newsweek. Archived from
Malcolm_X_(1992_film)
1992 French film
whose love for the girl makes him emotionally naked and vulnerable." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote: "The Lover's rarefied sensibility takes getting used
The_Lover_(1992_film)
1990 film directed by John McTiernan
that has admirably withstood the test of time". In contrast, Newsweek's David Ansen wrote, "But it's at the gut level that Red October disappoints. This
The Hunt for Red October (film)
The_Hunt_for_Red_October_(film)
2007 romantic comedy film by Judd Apatow
Christy Lemire, Associated Press 5th – Scott Tobias, The A.V. Club 6th – David Ansen, Newsweek 8th – Ella Taylor, LA Weekly 9th – Empire 9th – Scott Foundas
Knocked_Up
1982 film directed by John Carpenter
sloppy continuity, lacked pacing, and was devoid of warmth or humanity. David Ansen of Newsweek felt the film confused the use of effects with creating suspense
The_Thing_(1982_film)
1997 film by Curtis Hanson
not just fat, and gotten away with it." In his review for Newsweek, David Ansen wrote, "L.A. Confidential asks the audience to raise its level a bit
L.A._Confidential_(film)
2004 American film
8th – Richard Schickel, Time 9th – Scott Foundas, L.A. Weekly 10th – David Ansen, Newsweek Top 10 (listed alphabetically) – Joe Morgenstern, The Wall
Kinsey_(film)
1989 film by Steven Spielberg
wildest and wittiest Indy of them all". Richard Corliss of Time and David Ansen of Newsweek praised it, as did Vincent Canby of The New York Times. "Though
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana_Jones_and_the_Last_Crusade
2005 historical film directed by Steven Spielberg
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times 7th – Scott Foundas, L.A. Weekly 8th – David Ansen, Newsweek 8th – Steve Davis, Austin Chronicle 9th – Chris Kaltenbach
Munich_(2005_film)
1992 film by Robert Zemeckis
fellas, what's a little cucumber mask going to hurt?" In Newsweek, David Ansen wrote, "Oddly, the more fantastical and grotesque this comedy becomes
Death_Becomes_Her
2010 film by Lisa Cholodenko
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post 4th – Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times 4th – David Ansen, Newsweek 4th – Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times 5th – Peter Travers
The_Kids_Are_All_Right_(film)
1986 American science fiction film directed by Leonard Nimoy
revealed through the efforts of the cast, writers and director. Newsweek's David Ansen considered The Voyage Home not only the most light-hearted of the movie
Star_Trek_IV:_The_Voyage_Home
1978 adventure comedy film by Matthew Robbins
promising plot begins coughing, sputtering and misfiring incessantly." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote, "This is Robins's first chance to show his stuff as
Corvette_Summer
2005 film by James Mangold
musical-comedy hybrid - constantly courts (but never marries) mockery." David Ansen of Newsweek ranked Witherspoon as one of the five best actresses of 2005
Walk_the_Line
2004 neo-noir action thriller film by Michael Mann
the actor "quietly pries the movie from Cruise's big-marquee fingers". David Ansen of Newsweek praised the film, although he criticized its third act as
Collateral_(film)
Film by Paul Thomas Anderson
Foundas, The Village Voice 2nd – Jake Coyle, Associated Press 3rd – David Ansen, The Village Voice 3rd – Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly 3rd –
The_Master_(2012_film)
1982 film by Carl Reiner
"generally favorable" reviews. In his review for Newsweek magazine, David Ansen wrote, "A one joke movie? Perhaps, but it's such an engaging joke that
Dead_Men_Don't_Wear_Plaid
1985 film by Sydney Pollack
just walked out of the safari fitting room at Abercrombie & Fitch." David Ansen of Newsweek wrote that the film was "well worth the wait," calling it
Out_of_Africa_(film)
2013 film by Spike Jonze
Rainer, Christian Science Monitor 7th – Katey Rich, Vanity Fair 7th – David Ansen, The Village Voice 9th – Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com 9th – Gregory Ellwood
Her_(2013_film)
2001 American comedy film
"A", and named it as one of the ten best films of the year. Newsweek's David Ansen also lauded it, calling it a "gloriously silly romp" that "made me laugh
Wet_Hot_American_Summer
1999 drama film by Michael Mann
praised "its power to absorb, entertain, and anger". Newsweek magazine's David Ansen wrote, "Mann could probably make a movie about needlepoint riveting.
The_Insider_(film)
1988 American film by James Bridges
on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 22 reviews. In his review for Newsweek, David Ansen wrote, "Bright Lights isn't an embarrassment, like Less Than Zero; it's
Bright Lights, Big City (film)
Bright_Lights,_Big_City_(film)
Film by Jerry Zucker
logical version would actually have been more spiritual and moving." David Ansen of Newsweek, despite finding the ending too sentimental, praised the
Ghost_(1990_film)
1984 US sports drama film by Barry Levinson
writing for Goldmine music magazine, referenced the influence, and David Ansen, reviewing the film for Newsweek, called the score "Coplandesque". The
The_Natural_(film)
DAVID ANSEN
DAVID ANSEN
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(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
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Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
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Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
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Beloved. Feminine of David.
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American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
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 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
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Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
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Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
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(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
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(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
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Form of David
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American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
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Feminie of David
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Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
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American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
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Beloved; Feminine Form of David
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English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
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Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
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Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
DAVID ANSEN
DAVID ANSEN
Biblical
praising; to confess
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Sikh
Triumph of God, Lord Krishna, One who is victorious over gods
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Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Light of Gods
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Greek
Security.
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Anglo, British, English
Wealthy Guardian; Diminutive of Edward
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Happy; Rejoice; Lord; Similar to Gaius which is a More Common Form of the Name in Britain
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Hindu
Mother of the world, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga
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Old Counsel
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Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
The King; Light
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Marathi
Purification; To Satisfy; Complete
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n.
Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits.
n.
A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
n.
Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
n.
A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv.
n.
An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
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Avid.
a.
Timid; fearful.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.