Dawud
داودThe Arabic form of David, traditionally linked to “beloved”
Boy namesMeaning of Dawud
The Arabic form of David, traditionally linked to “beloved”
About the name Dawud
This profile summarizes Dawud as “The Arabic form of David, traditionally linked to “beloved”” and identifies its recorded context as Arabic. A dictionary gloss is a linguistic explanation, not a prediction about a child.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- د
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- Dawud
How to write and say Dawud
- In Arabic
- داود
- In Latin letters
- Dawud
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Dawud?
- This profile summarizes Dawud as “The Arabic form of David, traditionally linked to “beloved”” and identifies its recorded context as Arabic. A dictionary gloss is a linguistic explanation, not a prediction about a child.
- Check the Latin form used in the country of registration because transliteration is not universal.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · داود ↗Questions about Dawud
What does Dawud mean?
The Arabic form of David, traditionally linked to “beloved”
How do you write Dawud in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are داود in Arabic and Dawud in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Dawud?
We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.
How is Dawud pronounced?
Our approximate guide is Dawud. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
What does Dawud mean?
The Arabic form of David, traditionally linked to “beloved” This is a concise linguistic summary; references may use nearby wording or add context.
How can Dawud be written in Latin letters?
The form shown here is Dawud. Choose the spelling that fits official records.