Dawud means “sweet-voiced; melody; beloved friend”. It comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Dawud is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Dawud mean?
داۋۇد پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى بولۇپ، (1) خۇش ئاۋاز، (2) كۈي، (3) سۆيۈملۈك دوست دېگەن مەنىلەرنى بېرىدۇLiteral meaning
Dawud (داۋۇد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sweet-voiced; melody; beloved friend” and gives its origin as Hebrew.[1]
the name of the Prophet David
Meaning themes: Love and affection
Dawud in Uyghur
What does Dawud mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written داۋۇد, Dawud (ULY transliteration), Dawutjan, داۋۇتجان, Dawut and داۋۇت. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sweet-voiced; melody; beloved friend” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Dawud come from?
Hebrew, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Hebrew.[1]✓ Documented
Is Dawud a Uyghur name?
Yes. Dawud is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Hebrew.
Dawud across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | داۋۇدArabic script DawutjanLatin, variant داۋۇتجانArabic script, variant DawutLatin, variant داۋۇتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “sweet-voiced; melody; beloved friend” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Dawud
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| داۋۇد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Dawud[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Dawutjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| داۋۇتجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Dawut[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| داۋۇت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Dawud
Sibling names for Dawud
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Dawud rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- XushnigarGirl“beloved sweetheart, pleasant friend”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- IminjanBoy“dear trustworthy one”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MéhriGirl“sun; heart; affection, kindness; free”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HibipBoy“friend, lover, dear, beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- MéhrullaBoy“God's love and compassion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- HebibeGirl“friend, lover, dear, beloved”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- AziBoy“hope, eagerness; cherished girl, beloved woman”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
- ShewqulBoy“longing for God, love of God”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme love and affection
Common questions about Dawud
What does the name Dawud mean?
Dawud means “sweet-voiced; melody; beloved friend”. It comes from Hebrew. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Dawud a girl's or a boy's name?
Dawud is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Dawud come from?
Dawud is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Dawud?
Dawud is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Dawud spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: داۋۇد (Arabic script), Dawutjan (Latin), داۋۇتجان (Arabic script), Dawut (Latin), داۋۇت (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Dawud have?
Dawud has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: داۋۇد پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى بولۇپ، (1) خۇش ئاۋاز، (2) كۈي، (3) سۆيۈملۈك دوست دېگەن مەنىلەرنى بېرىدۇ; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Hebrew (+6 more)
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