Davood

Davood is a masculine given name used in Persian-speaking communities. It is the Persian form of the name David, and is common in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and among the Persian diaspora.

The name derives from Hebrew Dawid, traditionally interpreted as meaning "beloved." In Persian and related languages, the spelling Davood (داوود) is common, with several transliterations in other languages such as Dawood, Dawud, Davud, and Davut.

Religious and cultural usage: In Judaism and Islam, figures named David/Dawood are prominent; the Islamic prophet Dawood is associated with the Zabur (Psalms). The name carries cultural resonance in literature, film, and family naming traditions in the region.

Geographic and linguistic variation: Beyond Iran, the name appears in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and among Arabic- and Persian-speaking communities. Variants include Dawood in South Asia and Dawud in Arabic-speaking contexts; Davut is common in Turkish usage.