Davut
Davut is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved; name of Prophet David”.
| Meaning | Beloved; name of Prophet David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Dāwūd |
| Arabic spelling | داود |
| Pronunciation | dah-VOOT |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Davut
Davut is the Turkish form of Dāwūd, the name of the Prophet David, who was a king and to whom God gave the Zabur (Psalms). Turkish turns the final d into t, giving Davut. A well-known modern bearer is Ahmet Davutoğlu, whose surname means 'son of Davut'.
Is Davut a Muslim name?
Yes. Davut is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Dawud, the Prophet David mentioned many times in the Quran.
Is Davut in the Quran?
'And to Dawud We gave the Zabur' (Quran 4:163).
Where is the name Davut used?
Common in Turkey and among Turkish communities abroad.
Gifts with the name Davut
- Davut name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Davut baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Davut
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davut mean?
Davut means 'Beloved; name of Prophet David'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Dāwūd.
Is Davut a Muslim name?
Yes. Davut is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Dawud, the Prophet David mentioned many times in the Quran.
How do you write Davut in Arabic?
Davut is written داود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Davut?
Davut is pronounced dah-VOOT.
Is Davut mentioned in the Quran?
'And to Dawud We gave the Zabur' (Quran 4:163).