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Dawood (داوود) represents an Arabic variant of the name David, which is a widely used form of the biblical and Hebrew original name Dawid (דָּוִד). The name is often translated as 'the beloved' or interpreted in a religious context as 'the one loved by God'. Originally, it meant more 'the brother of the father'.
What does the name Dawood mean?
Dawood (داوود) is an Arabic variant of David and thus one of the many forms of the biblical and Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד). It carries the meaning 'the beloved' or, from a religious perspective, 'the one loved by God'. The roots of the name can be found in the Ancient Hebrew dāwid (דָּוִיד) and dōd (דּוֹד), which means 'the uncle' (paternal), 'the brother of the father', and more broadly 'the beloved' or 'the favorite'. This name has a long history and was already mentioned by the ancient Egyptians (in the form twti), appearing around 1750 BC. In the Bible, David is described as the second and greatest king of Israel; he is also mentioned in the New Testament as an ancestor of Jesus. A well-known biblical event recounts how David defeated the mighty Philistine Goliath. In Islam, the name is pronounced as Dawud. Other variants include Davide, Davido, Davidos, Dafydd, Dawit, Daud, Davud, Davit, Davie, Dewy, Dave, Daveed, Davey, Daven, and Davy.
Where does the name Dawood come from?
The name Dawood has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the beloved'.
How do you pronounce Dawood?
The pronunciation of Dawood is melodious and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Da-wood' [daˈwuːd], where an open A meets a long U in the second syllable. The gentle transition between the vowels creates a harmonious sound. The final D provides a clear yet soft concluding accent. Thus, Dawood conveys a dignified and calm aura – deep, harmonious, and present.
When is the name day of Dawood?
The name day for Dawood is celebrated on several dates: March 1, June 26, July 15, November 19, December 11, and December 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Dawood is a common first name, currently ranking 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2020, when it reached 1,831st place. Over the last ten years, Dawood has been used as a first name approximately 60 times, placing it 3,039th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,192nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Dwd
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Frequently asked questions about the name Dawood
What is the origin of the name Dawood?
The name Dawood has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the beloved'. It derives from the terms dāwid and dōd, which also mean 'uncle' and 'brother of the father'.
What does the name Dawood mean?
Dawood is the Arabic variant of David and means 'the beloved' or 'the one loved by God'.
How popular is the name Dawood?
Dawood is widespread in many countries, particularly in the Arab world and among Muslims, and enjoys great popularity as a traditional name.