Daud

"Beloved; Arabic and Islamic form of David"

โ™‚ Male ยท Arabic, Swahili, Malay
religious Islamic prophetic Abrahamic

๐Ÿ“– About Daud

Daud is the Arabic-Islamic form of David, meaning "beloved." A Quranic prophet known for defeating Goliath and receiving the Psalms, the name is cherished across the Arab world, Southeast Asia, and East Africa.

๐Ÿ“ Details

  • OriginArabic, Swahili, Malay
  • Genderโ™‚ Male
  • MeaningBeloved; Arabic and Islamic form of David

๐Ÿ”€ Variants & Related Names

โญ Famous People

  • Daud Khan โ€” Afghan statesman who served as the first President of Afghanistan (1973-1978) after overthrowing the monarchy and establishing a republic
  • Daud Olatunji โ€” Nigerian journalist and media executive who has contributed significantly to Nigerian press and digital media
  • Dawud Wharnsby โ€” Canadian Muslim singer-songwriter and poet known internationally for his nasheed music and children's songs that promote Islamic values
  • Daud Chand โ€” Historical Sikh military commander who served in the armies of the Sikh Empire during the early 19th century