Boy Name · Arabic Origin
Dawud
Dawud means “Beloved”. It is a boy's name of Arabic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning recorded for David, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Dawud — a boy name from the Arabic tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Beloved", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Dewitt is on your shortlist, Dawud belongs in the same conversation.
Dawud meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Dawud to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dawud as D·A·W·U·D, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dawud is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dawud variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dawuda, Dawude, Dawudy, Dawu.
- Nicknames: Daw and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dawud with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dawud middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dewitt, Dodie, Dot, Dathan, Dayton — full picks on the sibling names for Dawud guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dawud? Browse our names like Dawud guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dawud
What does the name Dawud mean?
Dawud means "Beloved" and is of Arabic origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Dawud is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Dawud?
Dawud originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dawud?
Dawud has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dawud a boy's or girl's name?
Dawud is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Dawud in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dawud sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dawud?
Names that share Dawud's sound and style include Dewitt, Dodie, Dot, Dathan, Dayton.
What middle names pair well with Dawud?
Good middle-name fits for Dawud pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dawud is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dawud is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dawud?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dawud share its rhythm without rhyming — Dewitt, Dodie, Dot all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.