The nameDaouda
Daouda is a West African form of David, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Daouda comes from the Arabic Dawud, the form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid, "beloved".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic and West African languages. David, king of Israel and slayer of Goliath, is honoured in the Quran as Dawud, a prophet to whom the Psalms (Zabur) were revealed. Daouda is the usual form in West Africa, especially in Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast and Guinea.
History
Found in France since 1972, Daouda is mostly given in Île-de-France. It has risen steadily and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Daouda
Daouda in France
Daouda was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 440 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Daouda. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Daouda in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 71 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Daouda in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daouda mean?
Daouda comes from the Arabic Dawud, the form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid, "beloved".
What is the origin of the name Daouda?
Hebrew, through Arabic and West African languages. David, king of Israel and slayer of Goliath, is honoured in the Quran as Dawud, a prophet to whom the Psalms (Zabur) were revealed. Daouda is the usual form in West Africa, especially in Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast and Guinea.
Is Daouda a girl's or a boy's name?
Daouda is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Daouda?
Variants and related names of Daouda include David.