Beloved
Dawit is the Ge'ez and Amharic form of the Hebrew name David. It has been a prominent name in Ethiopia for centuries, borne by several emperors and reflecting the deep Christian heritage of the region.
Less common today
Dawit isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,903 in 1992.
Emperor of Ethiopia (Lebna Dengel) in the 16th century
Swedish-Eritrean playwright and journalist
Ethiopian middle-distance runner
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
