Daud

Daud (داود) is a male first name that is used in both Arabic and Indonesian. It represents a form of David, a widely used variant of the biblical and Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד). In English translation, the name means 'the beloved' or, in a religious context, 'the beloved of God'; originally, it is also interpreted as 'the brother of the father'.

What does the name Daud mean?

The name Daud (داود) is an Arabic and Indonesian variant of the biblical and Hebrew name David (Dawid - דָּוִד). Its English meaning is 'the beloved' or, in a religious interpretation, 'the beloved of God'; originally, it is understood as 'the brother of the father'. The origin of the name traces back to the ancient Hebrew dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which mean 'the uncle' (on the paternal side) or 'the beloved'. Daud is a very old name that was already mentioned in Egypt (in the form twti) and appeared around 1750 BC. In the Bible, David is regarded as the second and greatest king of Israel and is also mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. The story of David defeating the giant Philistine Goliath is well-known. Other variants of the name include Davide, Davido, Davidos, Dafydd, Dawit, Dawood, Davud, Davit, Davie, Dewy, Dave, Daveed, Davey, Daven, and Davy.

Where does the name Daud come from?

The name Daud has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the beloved'. The ancient Hebrew terms dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד) stand for 'the uncle' (on the paternal side), 'the brother of the father', and are also interpreted as 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. The name is prevalent in the Arabic and Indonesian languages.

How do you pronounce Daud?

The pronunciation of Daud is fluid and can be perceived as one syllable to two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Da-ud' [daˈuːd] or shortened as [daʊd]. The vowel sequence gives the name a certain expansiveness, while the soft D at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. The open sound structure conveys a sense of dignity and clarity, making Daud sound both calm and sonorous.

When is the name day of Daud?

The name days for Daud are March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Daud is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,124th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times, placing it 2,518th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,733rd.

Famous people

• Daud (video game character in Dishonored: The Mask of the Vengeance)