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Davudoğlu

Davudoğlu /davudoːˈɫu/ ASCII Davudoglu

“son of Davud (David)”2

Established origin Davudoğlu: root entries for Davut + oğul · How do we know?

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How do you pronounce Davudoğlu?

Davudoğlu

IPA /davudoːˈɫu/

The stress usually falls on syllable 4 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.

What does the surname Davudoğlu mean?

Davud is the form of Davut written with a final voiced consonant; the name is the Arabic Dāwūd of Hebrew Dāwīḏ, recalling King and Prophet David. With -oğlu it means “son of Davud”.1,2

Grammar Davud + -oğlu; d kept before a vowel.

What is Davudoğlu made of?

Davudoğlu combines Arabic and Turkic elements in 2 parts: Davud (Davut: the name David) + -oğlu (“son of, family of”).

Davudoğlu ++ root Davud Davut: the name David ARABIC Davut “male name; Arabic Dāwūd,from Hebrew Dāwīḏ” suffix -oğlu “son of, family of” TURKIC oğul “son” Davudoğlu Davud root Davut: the name David Davut ARABIC “male name; Arabic Dāwūd, fromHebrew Dāwīḏ” -oğlu suffix “son of, family of” oğul TURKIC “son”
Davudoğlu: parts and root words
  • Davut Arabic — male name; Arabic Dāwūd, from Hebrew Dāwīḏ2
  • oğul Turkic — son1

How was the name Davudoğlu formed?

Davudoğlu was formed by adding -oğlu, “son of”, to Davud (“Davut: the name David”).

Shared note · 1934Surnames became compulsory with Surname Law No. 2525 of 21 June 1934.3

How else is Davudoğlu spelled?

Davutoğluspelling

How is Davudoğlu written and pronounced abroad?

Without Turkish letters it usually appears as Davudoglu in passports and foreign records.

Which surnames have a meaning similar to Davudoğlu?

Davutoğlu, İbrahimoğlu and Ademoğlu share gloss keywords with Davudoğlu within the same primary category.

Which guides add context to Davudoğlu?

Read the root, formation and register information for Davudoğlu alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames.

Where do these facts come from?

  1. 1 Sevan Nişanyan Nişanyan Sözlük: oğul accessed 8 November 2026
  2. 2 Wikimedia Wiktionary: Davut accessed 9 November 2026
  3. 3 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525) accessed 8 November 2026

Common questions about Davudoğlu

Q1

What does the surname Davudoğlu mean?

Davud is the form of Davut written with a final voiced consonant; the name is the Arabic Dāwūd of Hebrew Dāwīḏ, recalling King and Prophet David. With -oğlu it means “son of Davud”.
Q2

What is the origin of the surname Davudoğlu?

Davudoğlu is made up of two elements: Davut “male name; Arabic Dāwūd, from Hebrew Dāwīḏ” (Arabic) and oğul “son” (Turkic).
Q3

How do you pronounce Davudoğlu?

Da·vu·doğ·lu, 4 syllables; IPA: /davudoːˈɫu/.