Davud
/D-A-V-U-D/
Persian form of David, from Hebrew David, beloved. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the shepherd-king and psalmist of Israel, whose Psalms (Mazamir) are sung in the Persian Bible, as a marker of faith in their own tongue.
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Yes — Davud is a Christian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Persian form of David, from Hebrew David, beloved. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the shepherd-king and psalmist of Israel, whose Psalms (Mazamir) are sung in the Persian Bible, as a marker of faith in their own tongue.”.
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Meaning & origin
Davud is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Persian form of David, from Hebrew David, beloved. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the shepherd-king and psalmist of Israel, whose Psalms (Mazamir) are sung in the Persian Bible, as a marker of faith in their own tongue." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Iranian, Persian, American, MiddleEastern families, Davud carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Davud look like?
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See Davud's baby portrait →What does Davud's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Davud resonates in either tradition.
Davud's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Davud's full reading →
Does Davud go with your family's names?
Davud breaks into 5 sounds: /D-A-V-U-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Davud sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Davud beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Davud — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Davud
If Davud resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Iranian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Davud
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Common questions about Davud
What does the name Davud mean?
Davud means "Persian form of David, from Hebrew David, beloved. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the shepherd-king and psalmist of Israel, whose Psalms (Mazamir) are sung in the Persian Bible, as a marker of faith in their own tongue.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Davud a boy or girl name?
Davud is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Davud?
Davud is of Persian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Iranian, Persian, American families.
Is Davud a Christian name?
Yes. Davud is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Persian origin.
What does Davud mean in Persian?
Davud originates from Persian, where it means "Persian form of David, from Hebrew David, beloved. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the shepherd-king and psalmist of Israel, whose Psalms (Mazamir) are sung in the Persian Bible, as a marker of faith in their own tongue.."
What are common nicknames for Davud?
Common short forms of Davud include Dav.
What is the numerology of Davud?
Davud has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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