Origin
Hausa (Nigerian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Taurus
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Dauda is a name often given to boys. Ranked #8954 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Hausa (Nigerian) origin and traditionally means "Beloved friend with Arabic roots influence". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Dauda
Dauda is a Hausa form of David, meaning beloved. Common in West Africa it signifies friendship and faith. Modern usage grows among diaspora families valuing heritage and approachable personality traits.
Popularity
Currently ranked #8954 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Focuses on family duty.
Needs stability and order.
Communicates with charm.
Seeks inner knowledge.
Zodiac & Astrology
Taurus
Reflects steadfast loyalty.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Calm and nurturing strength.
Color Aura
Deep Green
Element
Earth
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Emerald
Spirit Animal
Elephant
Power Word
Harmony
Energy Type
Earth × Spring
Personality & Traits
Friendly
Builds easy connections.
Wise
Offers thoughtful advice.
Steady
Remains reliable always.
Famous People Named Dauda
Dauda Musa
Nigerian footballer
Dauda Lawal
Nigerian politician
Dauda in Pop Culture
Dauda
Nollywood film
Dauda the Wise
African folktale
Historical Events
1800
Common in West African kingdoms.
1950
Global migration spread.
International Variations
Dauda in Different Scripts
داود
Arabic
Dauda
Latin
Dauda
Hausa
Дауда
Cyrillic
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Dauda:
Dauda Ibrahim
Dauda Musa
Dauda Yusuf
Dauda Ahmed
Dauda Khalid
Dauda Omar
Dauda Suleiman
Fun Facts & Trivia
Hausa variant of David.
Popular in Nigeria.
Symbol of friendship.
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boyPronunciation
DAH-oo-dah
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.