Dauood
Dauood is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved (Prophet David)”.
| Meaning | Beloved (Prophet David) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | داود |
| Pronunciation | dah-OOD |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dauood
Dauood is an uncommon transliteration of Dāwūd, the prophet David of the Quran. The doubled o tries to show the long ū vowel of the Arabic. Dāwūd is honoured in Islam as a prophet-king who received the Zabur and was famous for his beautiful voice in praising God. More usual spellings are Dawood, Dawud and Daud.
Is Dauood a Muslim name?
Yes. Dauood is a spelling of Dāwūd, the Quranic name of the prophet David, and is a Muslim name.
Is Dauood in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'O Dāwūd, We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between people in truth' (Quran 38:26).
Where is the name Dauood used?
A rare spelling; Dawood and Daud are far more common in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Dauood
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Spellings and variants of Dauood
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dauood mean?
Dauood means 'Beloved (Prophet David)'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic.
Is Dauood a Muslim name?
Yes. Dauood is a spelling of Dāwūd, the Quranic name of the prophet David, and is a Muslim name.
How do you write Dauood in Arabic?
Dauood is written داود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dauood?
Dauood is pronounced dah-OOD.
Is Dauood mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'O Dāwūd, We have made you a successor upon the earth, so judge between people in truth' (Quran 38:26).