Daud is of Arabic origin and means 'thankful'. It is a unisex name, often used for boys but occasionally given to girls as well. The name Daud has a rich historical significance in Islamic culture, being the Arabic form of David, King of Israel according to Jewish tradition and a prophet in Islam. In many cultures, it symbolizes gratitude and appreciation. It is pronounced /dauːd/ with emphasis on the first syllable, rhyming with 'road'.
"The name Daud experienced a significant increase in popularity from the year 2008 onwards, with the highest number of births recorded in 2020 (17). However, there were also years with low occurrences, such as 8 births in both 2016 and 2019."