Daud: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ah-ood
Origin: Saudi Arabia
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
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 #15227 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Daud is currently #6545 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Daud is currently #7395 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Daud is currently #3218 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Daud is currently #7752 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Daud is currently #3324 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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