Daoud

dah-ood

Arabic variation of David

"beloved"

Daoud Origin and Meaning

The name Daoud is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Intriguing David alternative, though American tongues will have trouble wrapping themselves around three vowels in a row.

Famous People Named Daoud

• Mohammed Daoud Khan 1st president of Afghanistan
• Daoud Abdel Sayed Egyptian film director
• Daoud 14th century Kanem king
• Egypt Daoud Dean son of singer Alicia Keys

The name Daoud in Pop Culture

• Daoud character in Greyhawk setting of Dungeons & Dragons