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Dawid

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Meaning

Prince

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic داود
Urdu داؤد
Persian داوید
Bengali দাউদ
Indonesian Daud
Pashto داود

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Dawid is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prince', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Dawid is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Dawid, like the more common spelling Dawud, is the Arabic rendering of the Prophet Dawud (David), described in the Quran (e.g., 34:10) as given the Zabur (Psalms).

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Etymology

From the Hebrew name David (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' - an alternate transliteration of Daud.

Notable Historical Usage

The Quran names many of the same prophets as the earlier scriptures, among them Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Dawud and Isa, and treats them as one line of messengers. Names of Hebrew origin are held in common between the traditions for that reason rather than borrowed from outside.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.