Dawud

Dawud Meaning & Origin

About Dawud
The name "Dawud" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "David." It means "beloved" or "friend" in Arabic. Dawud is a significant name in Islamic tradition as it refers to the biblical figure of King David, who is revered as a prophet and a righteous ruler. The name carries connotations of love, friendship, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dawud are male.

Dawud Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 W AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/dawud*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dawud in Braille

Here's how to represent Dawud in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dawud in braille

How to Spell the Name Dawud in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dawud using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dawud in sign language

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