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Davidson
DAY-vihd-suhn
Davidson (name) means a surname meaning "son of David.". Example: “Mr Davidson runs the corner shop.”
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A surname meaning "son of David."
"Mr Davidson runs the corner shop."
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What does “Davidson” mean?
The word “Davidson” means a surname meaning "son of David.".
How do you pronounce “Davidson”?
“Davidson” is pronounced DAY-vihd-suhn (/ˈdeɪvɪdsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Davidson” in a sentence?
Here is “Davidson” used in a sentence: “Mr Davidson runs the corner shop.”
What part of speech is “Davidson”?
“Davidson” is a name.
Is “Davidson” a common word?
“Davidson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Davidson a Scottish or English surname?
Davidson has roots in both English and Scottish naming traditions, as the patronymic "-son" pattern was widely used across Britain to form surnames from a father's given name, in this case David.
