Daa'uud
The Somali form of Dawud, the Quranic prophet identified with the biblical David; the underlying Hebrew name is usually read as "beloved".
Meaning and origin
Daa'uud reaches Somali through the Quranic figure Dawud, remembered in Islam as a prophet given the Zabur (the Psalms), praised for his beautiful voice and skill at ironwork, and as the father of Sulayman.
How to pronounce Daa'uud
| English (US) | dah-OOD /dɑːˈuːd/ |
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