Daud
داود
/ dah-OOD /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
beloved
beloved
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic name Dāwūd, which is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name David.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
In Mozambique, the name Daud is used among Swahili-speaking communities and reflects the influence of Islamic culture and Arabic naming traditions.
Symbolism
The name symbolises divine favour and love, as it is associated with the biblical and Quranic figure of David, who is revered as a prophet and king.
Religious reference
Quranic – Daud is the Arabic form of David, a prophet mentioned in the Quran