Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: From the Biblical David, Beloved, Friend, Darling
Pronunciation: D AO AH D
Popularity Rank: #27,162
The name Dawud is of Arabic origin and means From the Biblical David, Beloved, Friend, Darling. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Dawud is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, United States of America, and 55 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AO AH D
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Dawud is recorded 1,371 times globally, ranking it as the 27,162th most common name worldwide.
Dawud is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 401 occurrences, making it the 6,357th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Dawud is found among 1 in every 3656 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #6,357 | 1 : 7,212 |
| Nigeria | #3,272 | 1 : 4,548 |
| United States of America | #13,605 | 1 : 13,401 |
| Sudan | #8,071 | 1 : 15,811 |
| United Kingdom | #9,284 | 1 : 9,789 |
| Ghana | #1,721 | 1 : 3,656 |
| France | #24,079 | 1 : 42,064 |
| Iraq | #26,804 | 1 : 41,016 |
| United Arab Emirates | #21,564 | 1 : 41,464 |
| South Africa | #33,752 | 1 : 101,951 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dawud from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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