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Dawood
Dawd
DAH-wood (rhymes with 'allowed' in English, with emphasis on the first syllable). The 'aa' sound is long, similar to the 'a' in 'father,' and the final 'd' is clearly articulated.
عن العبرية دافيديا بمعنى محبوب الله. يستخدم للذكور.
Dawd (داود) is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name David (דָוִד), which means 'beloved' or 'beloved of God.' The name derives from the Hebrew root דוד (dwd), signifying affection and love. In Arabic linguistic tradition, the name carries connotations of being cherished and favored by the Divine, reflecting the biblical and Islamic reverence for Prophet David.
The name Dawd originates from Hebrew and was adopted into Arabic through Islamic tradition and the Quran. It represents one of the most important prophetic names in Abrahamic religions, connecting Jewish, Christian, and Islamic heritage through the figure of Prophet David.
Dawd holds paramount significance in Islamic culture as the name of one of the greatest prophets mentioned in the Quran. Prophet David (Dawood) is celebrated for his wisdom, justice, military prowess, and devotion to God, serving as a model of righteous leadership in Islamic tradition. The name is widely used across Arab, Muslim, and Middle Eastern communities as a mark of respect and spiritual connection to this revered biblical and Quranic figure.
Different spellings and forms of Dawood across languages
Prophet David (Dawood) is one of the most frequently mentioned prophets in the Quran, appearing in at least 16 verses across multiple surahs. He is consistently praised for his wisdom, piety, strength, and divine favor. The Quran emphasizes his role as a righteous king, his psalmic compositions (the Zabur), his military prowess, and his unwavering devotion to Allah. Notable mentions include his judgment on the field dispute with Solomon, his possession of special divine gifts, and his designation as a servant who constantly returned to God in repentance and praise. The Quranic narrative portrays him as an exemplary prophet combining spiritual devotion with just rulership.
إِنَّا أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَيْكَ كَمَا أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَىٰ نُوحٍ وَالنَّبِيِّينَ مِن بَعْدِهِ ۚ وَأَوْحَيْنَا إِلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَإِسْمَاعِيلَ وَإِسْحَاقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَالْأَسْبَاطِ وَعِيسَىٰ وَأَيُّوبَ وَيُونُسَ وَهَارُونَ وَسُلَيْمَانَ ۚ وَآتَيْنَا دَاوُودَ زَبُورًا
“Indeed, We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And We revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the Psalms.”
وَدَاوُودَ وَسُلَيْمَانَ إِذْ يَحْكُمَانِ فِي الْحَرْثِ إِذْ نَفَشَتْ فِيهِ غَنَمُ الْقَوْمِ وَكُنَّا لِحُكْمِهِمْ شَاهِدِينَ
“And [We gave knowledge to] David and Solomon, when they judged the case of the field when the people's sheep overindulged therein [at night]; and We were witnesses to their judgment.”
وَلَقَدْ آتَيْنَا دَاوُودَ فَضْلًا مِّنَّا ۚ يَا جِبَالُ أَوِّبِي مَعَهُ وَالطَّيْرَ ۖ وَأَسَلْنَا لَهُ عَيْنَ الْقِطْرِ
“And certainly We gave David favor from Us. [We said], 'O mountains, echo [God's praise] with him, and [you] birds [as well].' And We made for him [the ability to work with] molten copper.”
وَاصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَاذْكُرْ عَبْدَنَا دَاوُودَ ذَا الْأَيْدِ ۖ إِنَّهُ أَوَّابٌ
“And remember Our servant David, the possessor of strength. Indeed, he was one who returned [to Allah].”
قَدْ خَسِرَ الَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا بِلِقَاءِ اللَّهِ وَإِذَا آتَاهُم مِّن فَضْلِهِ يَقُولُونَ هَٰذَا لَنَا لَكِنَّهُمْ لَا يَشْكُرُونَ
“[Note: This verse does not mention Dawood specifically; verses about David's virtues continue in other surahs]”
In Arabic abjad numerology, the number 4 represents stability, foundation, and strength. It is associated with the four pillars of creation and divine order, reflecting Prophet David's role as a stable and just ruler.