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Daouda
Pronounced dah-OO-dah /dɑˈuː.dɑ/Medium
Meaning: A West African (notably Francophone) form of Dawud, the Arabic form of the Hebrew David, 'beloved.' Common across the Sahel; carried by the prophet Dawud in Islamic tradition.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Daouda is a Francophone West African spelling of Dawud, the Arabic form of the Hebrew David, 'beloved.' Borne by the prophet Dawud, it is widespread across Mali, Senegal, and the wider Sahel - warm and faith-rooted, rare in the U.S. (said 'dah-OO-dah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in West African families. Rare, heritage-rich, and beloved at the root.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Daouda mean?
Daouda is a West African form of Dawud (Arabic David), meaning 'beloved.'
How do you pronounce Daouda?
It's said dah-OO-dah /dɑˈuː.dɑ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Daouda a boy or girl name?
Daouda is a boy's name.
How popular is Daouda?
Daouda is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in West African families.