David
David is a boy name of Hebrew origin.
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Meaning of David
Beloved. Biblical king, poet of the Psalms.
Popularity of David
3,662,413 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.
Prophet
Dāwūd
Dawud (David) is the prophet-king to whom God revealed the Zabur (Psalms). He is remembered for his devotion, his beautiful recitation that made mountains and birds join him in praise, and his wise judgments.
From the Qur’an
"Be patient over what they say, and remember Our servant Dawud, the possessor of strength. Indeed, he was one who repeatedly turned back."
"And We subjected the mountains, with Dawud, exalting [Allah], and the birds [as well]. And We were the doers."
Variants & nicknames
David / Dawud
King and prophet, the giver of the Psalms (Zabur). Named in the Qur’an as Dawud, slayer of Goliath (Jalut).
Related guide
30 Quranic Baby Names for Boys and Girls (With Verses)
30 names drawn from the Qur’an — prophets, named and referenced women, and meaningful Arabic concepts — each with its verse reference and classical meaning.
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Famous people named David
- David Bowie
- King David
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.