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Dawud

Dawud is the Arabic form of the given name David, used across the Islamic world and in other cultures. Variants include Daud, Dawood, Daoud, Dawutt, Davud, and Davut. The name is derived from the Hebrew name David, commonly understood to mean “beloved” or “friend,” and it appears in many languages with local spellings.

In Islamic tradition, Dawud is regarded as a Prophet and a king of the Israelites. He is

In Judaism and Christianity, Dawud corresponds to David, the second king of Israel. He is credited with

Today the name Dawud remains common in many Muslim-majority regions and communities, with a wide range of

described
as
wise
and
just,
and
as
the
recipient
of
the
Zabur,
the
divine
Psalms.
Islamic
sources
emphasize
his
devotion
to
God,
his
rulership,
and
his
role
in
praising
God.
The
Zabur
is
treated
as
a
revealed
scripture
associated
with
him,
though
it
is
distinct
from
the
Biblical
Psalms
in
form
and
transmission.
uniting
the
Israelite
tribes,
establishing
Jerusalem
as
the
capital,
and
strengthening
the
kingdom.
David
is
traditionally
attributed
as
the
author
or
composer
of
many
Psalms,
and
his
story
is
told
in
the
books
of
Samuel
and
Chronicles,
where
he
features
as
a
central
figure
in
biblical
history
and
theology.
spellings
reflecting
regional
languages
and
transliteration
practices.
The
name
continues
to
be
used
across
avenues
of
culture,
literature,
and
daily
life,
linking
a
historical
biblical
figure
to
contemporary
naming
traditions.