Arabic · Hebrew

Dawud

Pronounced dah-OODShare

Meaning: Beloved; dear one

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Dawud is the Arabic form of David. Its beloved meaning comes through that Hebrew name, while its spelling belongs to Arabic naming tradition.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Dawud comes from Arabic and Hebrew.

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