Daud: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ah-ood
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Beloved

Daud is a masculine name with deep roots in Arabic and Indonesian cultures. It is the Indonesian equivalent of David and a variant of the Arabic name Dawud, which also originates from the Hebrew name David. The name means "beloved" or "uncle" and is associated with speed, and determination. Historically, Daud has been significant in Islamic tradition as a prophet, known for his wisdom, and musical talent. The name has seen variations in spelling and usage over time, reflecting its cultural and linguistic evolution.

Daud Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Daud is currently #15538 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Daud is currently #6715 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Daud is currently #7429 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Daud is currently #3227 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Daud is currently #8165 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Daud is currently #3539 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Daud is currently #7472 on Kiindred Australian Names

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