Dawud
Dawud 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-WOOD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Dawud
Dawud is the English spelling that sits closest to the Arabic Dāwūd, the prophet David. The Quran names him sixteen times, honouring him as the one who defeated Goliath, as a just ruler and as the prophet who received the Zabur. The great hadith collector Abū Dāwūd al-Sijistānī carried the name within his kunya. In Turkish and Bosnian the name becomes Davut and Davud.
Is Dawud a Muslim name?
Dawud is a well-established Muslim name belonging to a prophet of Islam, and the Quran records: 'And Dāwūd killed Jālūt, and Allah gave him kingship and wisdom' (Quran 2:251).
How popular is Dawud?
It is used across the Muslim world and is a favourite with English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Dawud
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Dawud
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawud mean?
Dawud means 'Beloved (Prophet David)'. It is of Hebrew, via Arabic origin.
Is Dawud a Muslim name?
Dawud is a well-established Muslim name belonging to a prophet of Islam, and the Quran records: 'And Dāwūd killed Jālūt, and Allah gave him kingship and wisdom' (Quran 2:251).
How do you pronounce Dawud?
Dawud is pronounced daa-WOOD.
Is Dawud a boy or girl name?
Dawud is usually a boy name.