Boy name
Dawud name meaning
“beloved, dearly loved”
Dawud is a masculine name from Arabic Dāwūd, meaning beloved or dearly loved. The Arabic form comes from the Hebrew name Dawid, conventionally understood as beloved. Dawud is also the name of a prophet in the Quran, giving the name a connection with that text.
What does Dawud mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dawud
From Arabic Dāwūd, the form of Hebrew Dawid conventionally understood as beloved. Dawud is the name of a prophet in the Quran.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | D · Da |
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Dawud in Islam and the Quran
Dawud appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 163.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Dawud
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dawud/ |
| Arabic script | داود |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦮꦸꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮝᮥᮓ᮪ |
Is Dawud a boy’s name?
Yes, Dawud is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dawud ranks #4,931 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dawud
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- 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
Famous people named Dawud
- A. Dawud Budiyatno · b. 1964
- Dawud Susilo · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Dawud
What is the meaning of Dawud?
Dawud means beloved, dearly loved. From Arabic Dāwūd, the form of Hebrew Dawid conventionally understood as beloved. Dawud is the name of a prophet in the Quran.
Is Dawud a boy’s name?
Yes, Dawud is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Dawud?
Dawud is of Arabic and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Dawud in the Quran?
Dawud appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS An-Nisa [4]: 163.
How many syllables does Dawud have?
Dawud has 2 syllables (Da-wud) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Dawud?
Dawud ranks #4,931 among boy names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Dawud?
Notable people named Dawud include A. Dawud Budiyatno, Dawud Susilo.
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