Dawood

Dawood is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, derived from Dawud, the Arabic form of the biblical David. In Arabic and Muslim contexts, the name is commonly associated with the historical and religious figure David and is widely used across the Arab world, South Asia, and among diaspora communities. Transliteration varies, with Dawood, Dawud, Daud, Daoud, and Dawoud among the common forms.

In Islamic tradition, Dawood is the name of the Prophet and king Dawud, credited with the Zabur (Psalms). The figure appears in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic narratives and is frequently cited as an exemplar of justice and piety.

Dawood is used as both a given name and, less commonly, a surname in some communities. Its adoption reflects cultural and linguistic diversity across regions where Arabic, Urdu, Persian, and Turkish influence are present.

Notable individuals bearing the name include Dawood Ibrahim, an Indian crime figure and head of the D-Company.

Variants and related forms include Dawud, Daud, Daoud, and Dawoud, as well as the English form David.