Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
Dawud: meaning and origin
داود- Meaning
- Name of the prophet Dawud (David); often explained as beloved
- Arabic
- داود
- Say it
- daa-WOOD
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Dawood, Daud, Dawoud, David
- Source
- Quran 38:17
About the prophet
Defeated Jalut (Goliath), was made a king and prophet and was given the Zabur (Quran 2:251, 4:163). "He constantly turned to Allah" (38:17).
ٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَٱذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا دَاوُۥدَ ذَا ٱلْأَيْدِ ۖ إِنَّهُۥٓ أَوَّابٌ
Surah Saad, 38:17 · Read it with translation and audio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawud mean?
Name of the prophet Dawud (David); often explained as beloved.
How do you pronounce Dawud?
Say it as daa-WOOD; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written داود.
Is Dawud in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet Dawud is named in the Quran, for example in Surah Saad (38:17).
Is Dawud a boy's or girl's name?
Dawud is a boy's name.
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