Daud
Daud is a Muslim boy name of Hebrew, via Arabic origin, meaning “Beloved (Prophet David)”.
| Meaning | Beloved (Prophet David) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic |
| Written as | داود |
| Pronunciation | dah-OOD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Pakistan, East Africa, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Daud
Daud is a widely used spelling of Dāwūd, which is David in Arabic, which is usually explained from Hebrew as meaning 'beloved'. In the Quran, Dāwūd is both a prophet and a king. He received the Zabur, the Psalms, overcame Goliath and was granted wisdom and sound judgement. This spelling is most often seen in Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan and East Africa.
Is Daud a Muslim name?
Daud is a classic Muslim name belonging to the prophet Dāwūd, whom the Quran mentions many times, including in 'And to Dāwūd We gave the Zabūr' (Quran 4:163).
How popular is Daud?
It is used across the Muslim world, and this spelling is especially common in Southeast and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Daud
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Daud
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daud mean?
Daud means 'Beloved (Prophet David)'. It is of Hebrew, via Arabic origin.
Is Daud a Muslim name?
Daud is a classic Muslim name belonging to the prophet Dāwūd, whom the Quran mentions many times, including in 'And to Dāwūd We gave the Zabūr' (Quran 4:163).
How do you pronounce Daud?
Daud is pronounced dah-OOD.
Is Daud a boy or girl name?
Daud is usually a boy name.