Dawood - boys name

Dawood name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 77%

Dawood name meaning:

The name Dawood is of Arabic origin and is primarily used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the name David, which has Hebrew roots and means "beloved" or "friend". Dawood is a variation of the name used specifically in Arabic-speaking communities.

The name Dawood holds significant religious and cultural importance. In Islamic tradition, Dawood (David in English) is one of the most revered prophets and is mentioned multiple times in the Quran. He is known for his wisdom, courage, and righteousness. Dawood is recognized as a great king, a skilled warrior, and a poet. He is also attributed with the authorship of the Book of Psalms in the Bible.

Overall, the name Dawood carries the connotations of being beloved, friendly, wise, and virtuous, inspired by the biblical figure of David. It is a name that holds deep religious and cultural significance in Muslim communities, reflecting an admiration for the qualities associated with the prophet Dawood.

Origin: Arabic

Variant of Daud: The Biblical David is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name.

Related names

Daud , Daa'ood, Dawood , Dawoud , Dawud

Other boys names beginning with D

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1078 out of 4789

26 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -79
  • 5yrs

    -194
  • 1yr

    195

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Dawood

The graph below shows the popularity of the boys's name Dawood from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Dawood in 2024