Dawud
/DAH-wud/
“Arabic-derived: David, a beloved prophet and king”
- How to say it
- DAH-wud
- Given to
- Boys
- Used in
- Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
- How common
- common
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
DawudDaawuud
From the same family
01Areej“Arabic: fragrant scent or perfume; a name evoking sweetness and beauty”→︎02Boqor“[Cushitic Somali] Kingly, commanding, and worthy of respect”→︎03Cabdimaalik“A devoted servant of God, the true King and source of dignity”→︎04Hilaac“A child born during a striking flash of lightning”→︎05Junaid“Arabic-derived: a young soldier; a name evoking bravery and service”→︎06Maalik“[Arabic-derived] A kingly person, born to lead with dignity”→︎07Najla“Arabic-derived — bright-eyed and strikingly beautiful”→︎08Rania“One who gazes attentively; looking intently.”→︎09Sumayo“Exalted or high-ranking; a Somali/Arabic form of Sumayya.”→︎10Taysiir“Ease, facilitation, or making something easy.”→︎11Taysir“Ease, facilitation, or making something easy.”→︎12Wacdar“Somali: wonder, amazement, or striking spectacle; depending on context it can also suggest commotion/tumult.”→︎