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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.
About 18 boys were named Dawit in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emperor of Ethiopia (Lebna Dengel) in the 16th century
Swedish-Eritrean playwright and journalist
Ethiopian middle-distance runner
