Davud
Davud is a male given name used in several cultures, especially in Muslim-majority regions. It is derived from the Hebrew name David and has multiple regional spellings, including Dawud (Arabic), Davud (Persian and some Central Asian contexts), Davut or Davutt (Turkish), and Dawood (South Asian). The meaning commonly associated with David is “beloved,” though the exact etymology is debated among scholars.
In Islamic tradition, Dawud is the Qur’anic form of David, revered as a Prophet and king of
As a given name, Davud and its variants are used across Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and
Notable people named Davud come from diverse fields, including politics, literature, sports, and the arts, reflecting