Dawud
Meaning of Dawud
The name Dawud is a male given name of Arabic origin, pronounced as dah-WOOD (/daːˈwuːd/). It is the Arabic form of the name David, which has significant historical and cultural associations. In Islamic tradition, Dawud is revered as a prophet and king, akin to the biblical King David in Judeo-Christian contexts. The name symbolizes leadership, wisdom, and piety. Although not extremely common in the United States, Dawud has seen consistent use over the years, with its popularity peaking in 1977 when it ranked 1449th. Variations of this name include David and Daud.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as dah-WOOD (/daːˈwuːd/)
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Notable People Named Dawud
| Dawud al-Zahiri - Dāwūd bin ʿAlī bin Khalaf al-Ẓāhirī was a prominent Muslim scholar and theologian known for founding the Ẓāhirī school of thought during the Islamic Golden Age. |
| Dawud Salahuddin is an American-born Iranian international terrorist who converted to Islam in 1980 and is currently in exile in the Islamic Republic of Iran. |
| Dawud Wharnsby is a Canadian Universalist Muslim singer-songwriter, poet, performer, educator, and television personality known for his work in English language nasheed and spoken word. |
| Dawud Anyabwile is an African-American comic book artist known for illustrating Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline comics and serving as the C.E.O. of Big City Entertainment, with an artist archive at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History in Atlanta, Georgia. |
