Daud
In Arabic: داود
The name of the Prophet Dawud عليه السلام, widely used with meanings like beloved and granted goodness.
اسمُ نبيِّ الله داود عليه السلام، ويشيع في العربية بمعنى المحبوب أو من طُوِّع له الخير.
- Boy name
- Prophetic
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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داود, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm داود.
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- MuhammadThe name of the Prophet ﷺ, meaning “one who is constantly praised,” from the pattern of emphasis.Learn more
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- What does the name Daud mean?
- The name of the Prophet Dawud عليه السلام, widely used with meanings like beloved and granted goodness.
- Is Daud a boy or a girl name?
- Daud is a boy name.
- How is Daud written in English?
- Daud in Arabic: داود.
- Does Daud fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.