Dawud — دَاوُود

Meaning of Dawud

Dawud is written دَاوُود in Arabic script and is given to a boy. Its core meaning is "Prophet David; beloved", a quality Muslim parents have chosen to bless their son with for generations.

Names in Islam are considered an amanah — a trust the parent gives the child for life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that on the Day of Judgement people will be called by their names and their fathers' names, which is why a Muslim name should carry a good, dignified meaning such as the one behind Dawud.

Dawud meaning in Urdu, Pashto, Farsi and other languages

Because Muslim families live across the Arab world, South Asia, Central Asia, Turkey and Southeast Asia, the name Dawud is written and understood slightly differently in each language. Here is the meaning of Dawud translated into every major Muslim language.

Is Dawud a good Islamic name?

Yes. Dawud carries the positive meaning "Prophet David; beloved", contains nothing that contradicts Islamic belief, and does not claim an attribute reserved for Allah alone. Scholars advise avoiding names with arrogant, hopeless or shirk-related meanings — Dawud falls into none of those categories.

It is customary to name a child on the seventh day after birth, together with the aqiqah, though naming earlier or later is permitted. Many parents pair Dawud with a second name to form a full Islamic name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dawud mean?

Dawud (دَاوُود) means "Prophet David; beloved". It is an Islamic boy name of Arabic origin.

Is Dawud a boy or girl name?

Dawud is used as a Muslim boy name.

How do you pronounce Dawud?

Dawud is pronounced DA-WU-D, following the Arabic pronunciation of دَاوُود.

What is the meaning of Dawud in Urdu?

In Urdu, Dawud means "حضرت داؤدؑ، محبوب".

Is Dawud mentioned in the Quran?

Dawud is an authentic Arabic Islamic name meaning "Prophet David; beloved". Whether the exact word appears in the Quran, its root and meaning are firmly within the Arabic and Islamic naming tradition.