Dawood
Dawood 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 | daa-OOD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Dawood
Dawood is the spelling of Dāwūd, the prophet David, that South Asian families use most often. The Quran presents him as a king and prophet who was granted the Zabur and wisdom, and was taught the craft of making armour. It also describes the mountains and the birds joining him in praising God. Many Muslim parents give their sons this name out of love and respect for him.
Is Dawood a Muslim name?
Dawood ranks among the best-loved names of the prophets in Islam, and the Quran recalls: 'And We subjected the mountains to glorify Us along with Dāwūd, and the birds' (Quran 21:79).
How popular is Dawood?
It is very common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan and is used throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Dawood
- Dawood name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Dawood baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Dawood
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawood mean?
Dawood means 'Beloved (Prophet David)'. It is of Hebrew, via Arabic origin.
Is Dawood a Muslim name?
Dawood ranks among the best-loved names of the prophets in Islam, and the Quran recalls: 'And We subjected the mountains to glorify Us along with Dāwūd, and the birds' (Quran 21:79).
How do you pronounce Dawood?
Dawood is pronounced daa-OOD.
Is Dawood a boy or girl name?
Dawood is usually a boy name.