Daoud

dah-ood
Arabic variation of David
"beloved"

Daoud Origin and Meaning

The name Daoud is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.

Famous People Named Daoud

  • Mohammed Daoud Khan1st president of Afghanistan
  • Daoud Abdel SayedEgyptian film director
  • Daoud14th century Kanem king
  • Egypt Daoud Deanson of singer Alicia Keys

Daoud in Pop Culture

  • Daoudcharacter in Greyhawk setting of Dungeons & Dragons