Daoud
Daoud is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved; name of Prophet David”.
| Meaning | Beloved; name of Prophet David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, French-style spelling |
| Arabic spelling | داود |
| Pronunciation | dah-OOD |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Daoud
Daoud is the French and Levantine spelling of Dāwūd, the Prophet David. The 'ou' is the French way of writing the u sound. The Quran describes Dawud as a king and prophet who was given wisdom and the Psalms and who glorified God together with the mountains and birds.
Is Daoud a Muslim name?
Yes. Daoud is a Muslim name, a spelling of Dawud, the Prophet David mentioned in the Quran.
Is Daoud in the Quran?
'And to Dawud We gave the Zabur' (Quran 4:163).
Where is the name Daoud used?
Used in North Africa, the Levant, Egypt and Afghanistan (where it is often Daud).
Gifts with the name Daoud
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daoud mean?
Daoud means 'Beloved; name of Prophet David'. It comes from Arabic, French-style spelling.
Is Daoud a Muslim name?
Yes. Daoud is a Muslim name, a spelling of Dawud, the Prophet David mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Daoud in Arabic?
Daoud is written داود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Daoud?
Daoud is pronounced dah-OOD.
Is Daoud mentioned in the Quran?
'And to Dawud We gave the Zabur' (Quran 4:163).