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Dawoud

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How to Pronounce Dawoud

Pronounced dah-WOOD /dɑˈwud/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Dawud, the Arabic form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear' (Dawud, a prophet in Islam)Low

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Dawoud is the Arabic David — 'beloved'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'dah-WOOD').
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic
MeaningA spelling of Dawud, the Arabic form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear' (Dawud, a prophet in Islam)
U.S. rank (2024)#6899 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120042024

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

Dawoud is a spelling of Dawud, the Arabic form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear' — borne by the prophet-king Dawud in Islam (the Psalms are attributed to him). A crisp, classic name (said 'dah-WOOD'; nickname Daw).

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

Did you know? David means 'beloved; dear' in Hebrew — Dawoud is a spelling of Dawud, its Arabic form (Dawud, a revered prophet and king in Islam) — a crisp, classic name (said 'dah-WOOD').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Dawud — Arabic form of David

Variations

DawudDaoudDaud

Nicknames

Daw

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If you like Dawoud…

Dawud— the standard spelling
Davud— the Turkish form
Sulaiman— his son Solomon (a prophet's name)
Daud— echoes that soft -ud sound
Mahmoud— shares Dawoud's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dawoud mean?

Dawoud spells Dawud, the Arabic David — Hebrew 'beloved; dear' (the prophet Dawud).

How do you pronounce Dawoud?

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

Is Dawoud a boy or girl name?

Dawoud is a boy's name.

How popular is Dawoud?

Dawoud is a rare name in the U.S.

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