Boy name
Davud name meaning
“beloved, dearly loved”
Davud means beloved or dearly loved. It derives from Hebrew David and entered Turkish through Arabic Dāwūd. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. Davut is a closely related Turkish spelling, while the scriptural figure David, described as a king and prophet, provides a historical and literary association.
What does Davud mean?
Beloved, dearly loved
In Turkish: sevilen, sevgili olan
Davut is associated with the prophet and king known from the Quran and the biblical tradition. Turkish also uses Dâvûdî for a powerful, resonant voice, adding a distinctive cultural association; Davud is a spelling variant closer to the borrowed source form.
Origin of the name Davud
Davut ultimately derives from Hebrew David, traditionally interpreted as “beloved.” Turkish received the name through Arabic Dāwūd.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is Davud in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · داود · 2:251Davud occurs in the Quran as داود; the verse in Al-Baqarah describes his receiving kingship and wisdom. |
| Starts with | D · Da |
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 Davud
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /davud/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | داود |
Is Davud a boy’s name?
Yes, Davud is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Davud 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Davud
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
Famous people named Davud
- Davud Kamer · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Davud
What is the meaning of Davud?
Davud means “beloved, dearly loved”. Davut ultimately derives from Hebrew David, traditionally interpreted as “beloved.” Turkish received the name through Arabic Dāwūd.
Is Davud a boy’s name?
Yes, Davud is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Davud in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Davud occurs in the Quran as داود; the verse in Al-Baqarah describes his receiving kingship and wisdom. (e.g.: 2:251)
What is the origin of the name Davud?
Davud is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Davud have?
Davud has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Davud?
Davud 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.
What are other spellings of Davud?
Other spellings: Davut.
Famous people named Davud?
Notable people named Davud include Davud Kamer.
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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