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Daouda

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Meaning

Beloved, A Prophet's name (David)

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

Prophet

Regional Usage

West Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic داودا
Urdu داؤدا
Persian داودا
Bengali দাউদা
Pashto داود
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Daouda offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Beloved, A Prophet's name (David)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Daouda, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Daouda, like the alternate spelling Dawud, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name David, generally understood to derive from a root meaning "beloved."

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Etymology

From the Hebrew name David (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' - a West African rendering of Daud.

Islamic Significance

Dawud is a prophet and king in Islam, given the Zabur and remembered for his voice in praising God.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used in West African Muslim communities.