A Name Story by Houdhoud
دَاوُود
Dawud
da-WOOD
“Beloved.”
About Dawud
Dawud is a Muslim baby boy's name meaning "beloved", an Arabic name carried for centuries across the Muslim world.
Name of the Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him), recipient of the Zabur (Psalms).
Spellings of Dawud
دَاوُود is one name, written in Latin letters in more than one way. Every spelling below is the same name.
| Spelling | Births in England and Wales, 2025 | Births in France, 2016 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dawudthe spelling used on this page | 106 | 125 |
| Daoud | 4 | 605 |
| Daud | 16 | Not listed |
Babies registered with exactly that spelling. England and Wales: Office for National Statistics, 2025 (the list covers names given to 3 or more babies). France: INSEE Fichier des prénoms, 2016 to 2025 added together (INSEE rounds each yearly count to the nearest 5).
Origin
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
In the Qur’an
Surah 38 : Ayah 17
اصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَاذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا دَاوُودَ ذَا الْأَيْدِ ۖ إِنَّهُ أَوَّابٌ
“Be patient over what they say and remember Our servant, Dawud, the possessor of strength; indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back [to Allah].”
Dawud appears in the Qur'an directly, as in the verse above.
Across history
Who has carried Dawud before.
- The Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him)
How to say it
Stressed syllable in capitals
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Common questions about Dawud
- What does the name Dawud mean?
- Dawud (دَاوُود) means "Beloved". Name of the Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him), recipient of the Zabur (Psalms).
- Is Dawud a name from the Qur'an?
- Yes. Dawud appears in the Qur'an, in Surah 38, Ayah 17. The verse is on this page with its English meaning.
- Is Dawud a boy or a girl name?
- Dawud is traditionally a boy's name.
- Where does the name Dawud come from?
- Dawud is an Arabic name.
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