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DawoudIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

David

Pronunciation: DAW-ood

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Name
Dawoud
Meaning
David
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
DAW-ood
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Dawoud mean?

Dawoud is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "David". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: DAW-ood. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

داؤد

پیارے نبی داؤد علیہ السلام کا نام

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

داود

نبي الله داود عليه السلام، اسم علم مذكر

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

DAW-ood

IPA

/dɑːˈwuːd/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Dawoud is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is David. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

RedBlue

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

9

Numerology meaning: Creative, Humanitarian, Artistic

Personality

Personality Traits

JustBraveV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes submission to Allah and trust in His will

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Dawoud holds significant cultural importance in Islamic tradition, as it is associated with important figures such as Prophet Sulayman's (Solomon) vizier and advisor, Al-Khidr. Al-Khidr is recognized for being a wise and just leader. This connection to wisdom and knowledge has influenced the perception of the name Dawoud as one that signifies intelligence, maturity, and a strong foundation in knowledge.
The name Dawoud also holds spiritual significance due to its association with Al-Khidr, who is believed to possess deep religious and spiritual knowledge. This connection to spiritual knowledge and understanding is reflected in the name's meaning - "the Praised One," "the Beloved," or "God's Validation." The name Dawoud serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking knowledge and spiritual growth in one's life.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Islamic tradition The name Dawoud carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

David BeckhamDavid AttenboroughDavid Bowie

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Dawoud

Beloved Prophet Dawoud

🇵🇰Urdu

داؤد

پیارے نبی داؤد علیہ السلام کا نام

🇸🇦Arabic

داود

نبي الله داود عليه السلام، اسم علم مذكر

🇮🇳Hindi

दाऊद

प्यारे नबी दाऊद का नाम

🇦🇫Pashto

داؤد

د محبوب نبي داؤد

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