Dawud Name
Name Overview
Meaning, origin, and cultural context at a glance. Last updated: 2026-06-29.
Arabic
Male
Rare
Islamic
Meaning
Beloved friend of God and justice
Description
Dawud is the Arabic form of David.
In Islam Dawud is a major prophet and king known for his beautiful voice his Psalms Zabur and his wisdom in judgment.
The name is used across the Muslim world particularly in the Arab world and South Asia.
History
Dawud in the Quran is a prophet and king who received the Zabur Psalms.
He is described as having a beautiful voice that mesmerized humans animals and even iron.
His story includes the famous judgment between the two disputants over a sheep.
The name has been used in Muslim communities for centuries.
It was particularly common among Arab and Persian Muslims.
The name spread to South Asia Turkey and other Muslim regions through cultural and religious exchange.
In modern times Dawud remains used across Muslim communities.
Its variants including David and Daud reflect different linguistic traditions.
The names prophetic status and its meaning of beloved have sustained its usage.
Variants
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