Daud
In Arabic: دَاوُود
The name of the Prophet Dawud عليه السلام, mentioned in the Qur’an alongside prophethood and devotion
اسم النبي داود عليه السلام، ويُذكر في القرآن مع النبوّة والإنابة والعبادة
- Boy name
- Prophetic
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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دَاوُود, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm دَاوُود.
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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, mentioned in the Qur’an alongside prophethood and devotion
- Is Daud a boy or a girl name?
- Daud is a boy name.
- How is Daud written in English?
- Daud in Arabic: دَاوُود.
- Does Daud fit the father's name?
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