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Name Origin

Dawood is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'friend' or 'beloved'. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'dwd', which signifies friendship, love, and affection.

arabicmasculinefriendshiploveaffectionbeloved

Famous People

Dawood Ibrahim (1955-)

Crime boss

  • Considered one of the most dangerous gangsters in the world
  • Allegedly involved in terrorism, drug trafficking, and money laundering

Dawood Khan (1927-2006)

Politician

  • Former President of Afghanistan (1973-1978)
  • Led a coup d'état against the monarchy

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