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Davud

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Davud

Pronounced dah-VOOD /dɑˈvud/Medium

Meaning: The Turkish/Azerbaijani form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'Low

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Davud is the Turkish David — 'beloved'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'dah-VOOD').
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Origin LowHebrew, Turkish
MeaningThe Turkish/Azerbaijani form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'
U.S. rank (2025)#9102 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 100
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420092025

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

Davud is the Turkish/Azerbaijani form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear' — the shepherd-king of Israel, honored across faiths. A crisp, classic name (said 'dah-VOOD'; nickname Davo).

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, beloved at the root, and classic.

Did you know? David means 'beloved; dear' in Hebrew (the shepherd-king) — Davud is the Turkish/Azerbaijani form, crisp and classic (said 'dah-VOOD').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Davud — Turkish form of David

Variations

DavidDavutDawud

Nicknames

Davo

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If you like Davud…

David— the English form
Dawud— the Arabic form
Daud— a kin spelling
Dawoud— lands in the same popularity range
Dovid— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davud mean?

Davud is the Turkish David — Hebrew 'beloved; dear'.

How do you pronounce Davud?

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

Is Davud a boy or girl name?

Davud is a boy's name.

How popular is Davud?

Davud is a rare name in the U.S.

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