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Dawit

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAH-weet /ˈdɑ.wit/Medium

Meaning: The Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Dawit is the Ethiopian David — 'beloved'. Soft, devout, and warm (said 'DAH-weet').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Amharic
MeaningThe Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'
U.S. rank (2025)#5253 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 571

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dawit is the Ethiopian (Amharic and Ge'ez) form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved' (the shepherd who became king of Israel). Borne by emperors of Ethiopia and deeply rooted in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. A soft, devout, classic name (said 'DAH-weet').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, beloved at the root, and devout.

Did you know? David means 'beloved' in Hebrew (the shepherd-king) — Dawit is its Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form, soft and devout (borne by emperors of Ethiopia; said 'DAH-weet').
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Dawit — Ethiopian form of David

Variations

DavidDawid

Nicknames

Dawi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dawit mean?

Dawit is the Ethiopian David — Hebrew 'beloved'.

How do you pronounce Dawit?

It's said DAH-weet /ˈdɑ.wit/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dawit a boy or girl name?

Dawit is a boy's name.

How popular is Dawit?

Dawit is a rare name in the U.S.

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