Dawood
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dawood: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2016.
The name Dawood is the Arabic form of David, tracing back through the Hebrew *Dawid*, meaning “beloved.” It holds deep significance as the name of the prophet Dawud (David) in the Quran, revered for his wisdom and musical gifts. One of the most notorious modern bearers is Dawood Ibrahim, the Indian crime lord and fugitive, but the name also appears in literature, such as in the character Dawood in Khaled Hosseini’s *The Kite Runner*. Unlike David, which has inspired countless place names (e.g., St Davids in Wales), Dawood has few direct geographical links outside the Middle East. A notable variant is the Turkish Davut, while the name remains especially popular among Muslim communities in Scotland, reflecting its global reach and timeless appeal.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20163 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y