Boy name
Daud name meaning
“the beloved one”
Daud is a masculine name meaning “the beloved one,” from Arabic Dāwūd, the equivalent of the Hebrew name Dawid. Its meaning reflects the customary interpretation of Dawid in Hebrew. The name also appears in Islamic prophetic tradition and the Bible, connecting its use to both narrative traditions.
What does Daud mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Daud
From Arabic Dāwūd, the equivalent of Hebrew Dawid, commonly interpreted as beloved. The name occurs in Islamic prophetic tradition and the Bible.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic, Christian |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | D · Da |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Daud in Islam and the Quran
Daud appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 251.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Daud
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Daud, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Daud as a first name
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Daud Fauzul
Interpretation
May one be dearly loved and find success in life.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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Daud Mifta
Interpretation
May a beloved person become a key opening paths in life.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
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Interpretation
May a beloved person become the key to abundant growth.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Miftahul: the key of
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Daud Bachir
Interpretation
May a beloved person bring joyful news to others.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Interpretation
May a beloved person possess generosity and a refreshing life.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
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Daud Kautsar
Interpretation
May a beloved person receive gifts of truly abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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Interpretation
May a beloved person gain knowledge and enjoy harmony and wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
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Daud Masrur
Interpretation
May a beloved person always be surrounded by happiness.Meaning of each word
- Daud: the beloved one
- Masrur: filled with joy
Daud as a middle name
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Interpretation
May a beloved person possess a clear heart and varied knowledge.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Daud: the beloved one
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
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Interpretation
May a beloved person provide sufficiency with a gentle heart.Meaning of each word
- Mugni: one who grants sufficiency
- Daud: the beloved one
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Interpretation
May a beloved person show firm resolve in offering help.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Daud: the beloved one
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
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Interpretation
May a beloved person be a watchful guardian along the path.Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Daud: the beloved one
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
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Interpretation
May a beloved person possess knowledge and gentleness throughout life.Meaning of each word
- Ilman: knowledge, learning
- Daud: the beloved one
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Interpretation
May a beloved person deliver sermons with a pure heart.Meaning of each word
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Daud: the beloved one
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
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Interpretation
May a beloved person deliver sermons with patience and an open heart.Meaning of each word
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
- Daud: the beloved one
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Interpretation
May a beloved person achieve victory with willing acceptance.Meaning of each word
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Daud: the beloved one
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
Daud as a last name
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Interpretation
May a beloved protector bring abundant goodness into life.Meaning of each word
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Daud: the beloved one
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Harits Daud
Interpretation
May a beloved person work diligently in cultivating the land.Meaning of each word
- Harits: cultivator, one who works
- Daud: the beloved one
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Interpretation
May a beloved person naturally bring joyful news to others.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Daud: the beloved one
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Faza Daud
Interpretation
May one be dearly loved and succeed in achieving victory.Meaning of each word
- Faza: to win, succeed
- Daud: the beloved one
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Rayhan Daud
Interpretation
May a beloved person's presence be fragrant like an aromatic plant.Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Daud: the beloved one
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Interpretation
May a beloved person achieve success through patience in facing difficulties.Meaning of each word
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Daud: the beloved one
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Nadhif Daud
Interpretation
May a beloved person remain clean and well cared for.Meaning of each word
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
- Daud: the beloved one
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Interpretation
May a beloved person remain firmly determined to bring goodness.Meaning of each word
- Azmi: firm resolve
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Daud: the beloved one
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How to pronounce Daud
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /daud/ |
| Arabic script | داود |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦲꦸꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮅᮓ᮪ |
Is Daud a boy’s name?
Yes, Daud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Daud ranks #173 among boy names in our data sample (101 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Daud
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Supriyadi♂Possibly dearly loved and excellent
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Darwin♂Dear friend
- Priyono♂Beloved, cherished
- Sutisna♂Good affection, loving
- Trisna♂♀Love, affection
Famous people named Daud
- Daud Beureu'eh · b. 1899
- Daud Yordan · b. 1987
- Daud Nompo
- Daud Rotasi · b. 1957
- Daud Auwe · b. 1965
- Daud Badii · b. 1995
- Daud Bija · b. 1959
- Daud Buttu · b. 1958
- Daud Fenetiruma · b. 1965
- Daud Imanuel Olaf Marisan · b. 1990
- Daud Indouw · b. 1974
- Daud Irto Malissa · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Daud
What is the meaning of Daud?
Daud means the beloved one. From Arabic Dāwūd, the equivalent of Hebrew Dawid, commonly interpreted as beloved. The name occurs in Islamic prophetic tradition and the Bible.
Is Daud a boy’s name?
Yes, Daud is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 93% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Daud?
Daud is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Daud in the Quran?
Daud appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 251.
How many syllables does Daud have?
Daud has 1 syllable (Daud) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Daud?
Daud ranks #173 among boy names in our data sample (101 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Daud?
Some ideas: Daud Fauzul; Shofa Daud Ulum; Maulana Kausar Daud.
Famous people named Daud?
Notable people named Daud include Daud Beureu'eh, Daud Yordan, Daud Nompo.
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