Dawit

Beloved (form of David)

GenderBoyOriginEthiopian (Amharic)Say itDAH-witPopularityRising
Pronounced DAH-wit

About the name Dawit

Dawit is the Ethiopian form of David, meaning beloved. It has deep roots in Ethiopia's ancient Orthodox Christian tradition.

Devoted and warm-hearted, cherished from the very start.

Fun fact

Several medieval Ethiopian emperors bore the name Dawit, including Dawit I.

Nicknames for Dawit

Dawi

Variations

DawiDawitu

Famous people named Dawit

  • Dawit Gebremichael (Ethiopian composer)

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