Davud
Davud is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved; name of Prophet David”.
| Meaning | Beloved; name of Prophet David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian / Turkic form of Arabic Dāwūd |
| Arabic spelling | داود |
| Pronunciation | dah-VOOD |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Davud
Davud is the form of Dāwūd used in Persian, Azerbaijani, Bosnian (Davud) and Ottoman Turkish, where the Arabic w is pronounced v. It is the name of the Prophet David, given the Psalms and famous for his beautiful voice in praising God. The name is common in Iran, Azerbaijan and Bosnia.
Is Davud a Muslim name?
Yes. Davud is a Muslim name, a regional form of Dawud, the Prophet David named in the Quran.
Is Davud in the Quran?
'And to Dawud We gave the Zabur' (Quran 4:163).
Where is the name Davud used?
Used in Iran, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Davud
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Spellings and variants of Davud
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- Persian Muslim names guide
- Bosnian & Albanian Muslim names guide
- Central Asian & Caucasus Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davud mean?
Davud means 'Beloved; name of Prophet David'. It comes from Persian / Turkic form of Arabic Dāwūd.
Is Davud a Muslim name?
Yes. Davud is a Muslim name, a regional form of Dawud, the Prophet David named in the Quran.
How do you write Davud in Arabic?
Davud is written داود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Davud?
Davud is pronounced dah-VOOD.
Is Davud mentioned in the Quran?
'And to Dawud We gave the Zabur' (Quran 4:163).