Daouda

Meaning of Daouda

Daouda is a masculine appellation of Arabic origin, serving as the Arabic iteration of the Hebrew name Dawud and thus tracing its etymological heritage to the biblical figure David, who holds a prominent position within Abrahamic traditions. In Modern Standard Arabic phonology, the name is pronounced da-oo-dah (/daʊˈdaː/), and it enjoys widespread adoption among Muslim communities across North and West Africa—especially within Mandinka and Fulani societies—where its semantic value is understood to denote “beloved” or “friend.” Demographically, United States Social Security Administration records from 2000 through 2024 reveal that Daouda has registered a consistent yet limited presence, with annual birth counts fluctuating between five and ten individuals and popularity rankings spanning roughly the 810th to the 936th positions. These metrics underscore the name’s sustained, if infrequent, usage by parents in search of a distinctive, culturally anchored choice.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as da-oo-dah (/daʊˈdaː/)

• Daud
• Daoud
• Dawood
• Dawud
• Dawid
• Dawit