Dawud
Dawud is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Dawud is the Arabic form of the Biblical name David. It is used primarily within Muslim families and communities as the name of the Islamic prophet King David. In the United States, it is a relatively rare but steadily used name.
Popularity in the United States
1,030 babies in the United States have been named Dawud since 1880. It ranks #3653 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1711.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.2 %)
- NJ (20.3 %)
- PA (18.8 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 200 |
| 1980-1990 | 146 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 125 |
| 2010-2019 | 231 |
| 2020-2029 | 216 |
Famous people named Dawud
- Dawud Wharnsby: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In the Quran, Dawud is revered as a prophet and king who received the Zabur (Psalms).
- Dawud derives from the same ancient Semitic root as the Hebrew name David.