Dawud Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dawud Name at a Glance

Name	Dawud
Meaning	Variant of Daudi: Swahili name meaning 'beloved'.
Origin	African
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dawud Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dawud means “Variant of Daudi: Swahili name meaning 'beloved”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dawud Name Origin

Our database records Dawud under African origin. Browse more African baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dawud a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dawud is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dawud

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