Davood
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Davood
Davood is the Persian form of David, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name comes from the Hebrew root דּ-וד (d-w-d), related to the word for love or affection.
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Etymology
Davood is the Persian form of David, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning "beloved" or "friend." The name comes from the Hebrew root דּ-וד (d-w-d), related to the word for love or affection.
Davood is primarily used in Persian-speaking cultures and among Muslims, though the original David is significant in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name carries historical weight through King David of Israel and remains common in Iran and other Persian-influenced regions.
Davood currently ranks #3,098 in the United States as a boy's name.
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