Dawud
Dawud is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved (Prophet David)”.
| Meaning | Beloved (Prophet David) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | داود |
| Pronunciation | daa-WOOD |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dawud
Dawud is the closest English transliteration of Arabic Dāwūd, the prophet David. He is mentioned by name sixteen times in the Quran, which honours him as the slayer of Goliath, a just ruler and the recipient of the Zabur. The famous hadith collector Abū Dāwūd al-Sijistānī also bore the name in his kunya. Turkish and Bosnian forms are Davut and Davud.
Is Dawud a Muslim name?
Yes. Dawud is the name of a prophet of Islam mentioned in the Quran and is a well-established Muslim name.
Is Dawud in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And Dāwūd killed Jālūt, and Allah gave him kingship and wisdom' (Quran 2:251).
Where is the name Dawud used?
Used throughout the Muslim world and especially by English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Dawud
- Dawud name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Dawud baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Dawud
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawud mean?
Dawud means 'Beloved (Prophet David)'. It comes from Hebrew, via Arabic.
Is Dawud a Muslim name?
Yes. Dawud is the name of a prophet of Islam mentioned in the Quran and is a well-established Muslim name.
How do you write Dawud in Arabic?
Dawud is written داود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dawud?
Dawud is pronounced daa-WOOD.
Is Dawud mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And Dāwūd killed Jālūt, and Allah gave him kingship and wisdom' (Quran 2:251).