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Dawudah

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Meaning

Beloved

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic داودة
Urdu داؤد
Persian داوده
Turkish Davudah
Bengali দাউদাহ
Pashto داوداه
Graceful and timeless, the name Dawudah is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Beloved', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Dawudah has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Dawudah, a feminine form referencing Dawud, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name David, generally understood to derive from a root meaning "beloved."

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Etymology

The feminine form related to Dawud, from the Hebrew name David, 'beloved.'

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, particularly as a girl's name.