Muslim boy name
Dawud: name meaning
داود
“Beloved”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Dawud (David), who was given the Zabur (Psalms).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
Similar boy names
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Questions
What does Dawud mean?
Dawud (داود) means "Beloved". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Dawud a Muslim name?
Yes. Dawud is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Dawud (David), who was given the Zabur (Psalms).
Is Dawud mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Dawud (David), who was given the Zabur (Psalms).