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Daud

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How to Pronounce Daud

Pronounced dah-OOD /dɑˈud/Medium

Meaning: The Arabic form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Daud is the Arabic David — 'beloved'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'dah-OOD').

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningThe Arabic form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'

U.S. rank (2024)#6223 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 264

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daud is the Arabic form of David — from the Hebrew David, 'beloved'. In Islam, Dawud (David) is a revered prophet and king, given the Psalms (Zabur). A crisp, devout name across the Arab, Somali, and South Asian Muslim worlds (said 'dah-OOD'; nickname Dawud).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, beloved at the root, and devout.

Did you know? David means 'beloved' in Hebrew — Daud is its Arabic form, honoring the prophet-king Dawud — a crisp, devout name (said 'dah-OOD').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Dawud — root etymology

Variations

DawudDavudDawood

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daud mean?

Daud is the Arabic David — Hebrew 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Daud?

It's said dah-OOD /dɑˈud/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Daud a boy or girl name?

Daud is a boy's name.

How popular is Daud?

Daud is a rare name in the U.S.