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)