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داود or داوود

A Quranic Baby Name for Boys

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Dawood
  2. Detailed Meaning of Dawood
  3. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Dawood in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Dawood

How to pronounce Dawood

DArt + WOOD

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

2. Detailed 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)

3. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Dawood Written in Arabic

Dawood written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Dawood written in naskh script
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Click the above link to see the baby name Dawood written down in various other Arabic calligraphic styles.
Names Before and After Dawood in the Collection: Names Directly Mentioned in the Quran
« DabirDaleelDaluDania Dawood DayyarDeenDinarDua »

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