Girl name
Daut name meaning
“beloved; dearly loved”
Daut means beloved or dearly loved. It is a form of Davut also found in Balkan languages, connected through Arabic Dāwūd with Hebrew Dāwīd. In Türkiye, it is used as a girl's name. Davut and Davud are related forms, placing this spelling within a wider historical name family.
What does Daut mean?
Beloved; dearly loved
In Turkish: sevilen; sevgili
Daut belongs to the same name family as Davut and Davud. In religious narratives, David is known as a king and, in Islamic tradition, a prophet associated with the Psalms. This spelling represents a linguistic form of that name rather than a separate compound built from Turkish words.
Origin of the name Daut
A form of Davut also found in Balkan languages. It connects through Arabic Dāwūd to Hebrew Dāwīd, traditionally interpreted as beloved.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Daut
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
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Is Daut a girl’s name?
Yes, Daut is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Daut does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Daut
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
FAQ about the name Daut
What is the meaning of Daut?
Daut means “beloved; dearly loved”. A form of Davut also found in Balkan languages. It connects through Arabic Dāwūd to Hebrew Dāwīd, traditionally interpreted as beloved.
Is Daut a girl’s name?
Yes, Daut is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Daut in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Daut nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Daut?
Daut is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Daut have?
Daut has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Daut?
Daut does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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