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A Quranic Name for Boys

How to pronounce Dawood

DArt + WOOD

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
Arabic Spelling (How to write Dawood in Arabic)داود or داوود
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Alternate spellings of DawoodDawud Davut
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.

Meaning of Dawood

Dawood is a direct Quranic name for boys. It is the name of a prophet mentioned 16 times in the Quran, known as David in English. Dawood comes from Hebrew origins and means “beloved friend”.

And We had certainly given to David and Solomon knowledge, and they said, “Praise [is due] to Allah, who has favored us over many of His believing servants.” (Quran 27:15)

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