Dawood
Dawood is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved (Prophet David)”.
| Meaning | Beloved (Prophet David) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | داود |
| Pronunciation | daa-OOD |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dawood
Dawood is the most common South Asian spelling of Dāwūd, the prophet David. The Quran describes him as a king and prophet to whom God gave the Zabur, wisdom and the skill of making armour, and with whom the mountains and birds joined in praise. Many Muslim families choose the name to honour him.
Is Dawood a Muslim name?
Yes. Dawood is the Quranic name of the prophet David and one of the classic prophetic names in Islam.
Is Dawood in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And We subjected the mountains to glorify Us along with Dāwūd, and the birds' (Quran 21:79).
Where is the name Dawood used?
Very common in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, and used across the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Dawood
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawood mean?
Dawood means 'Beloved (Prophet David)'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic.
Is Dawood a Muslim name?
Yes. Dawood is the Quranic name of the prophet David and one of the classic prophetic names in Islam.
How do you write Dawood in Arabic?
Dawood is written داود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dawood?
Dawood is pronounced daa-OOD.
Is Dawood mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And We subjected the mountains to glorify Us along with Dāwūd, and the birds' (Quran 21:79).