Dawood
دَاوُوْد
/ dah-WOOD /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beloved
Meaning & Etymology
beloved
beloved
Etymology
From Arabic dawud (beloved).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic
Cultural context
Common in Muslim communities, honoring the prophet and his legacy.
Symbolism
Represents divine love and the power of faith.
Religious reference
Prophet Dawood (David)
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