Dauda (given name)
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Languages | Hausa, Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | one who calls for help. |
| Region of origin | Northern part and Southwest, Nigeria |
Dauda is a Nigerian male given name and surname predominantly used among African Muslims, particularly within the Yoruba and Hausa communities. Derived from Arabic, "Dahood/Dahud/Daud" with the meaning "one who calls for help."[citation needed] It is primarily used in Islamic cultures and holds religious significance. The name Dauda is the Yoruba/Hausa dialectal variation.
Notable individuals with the name
[edit | edit source]- Dauda Epo-Akara (1943-2005), Nigerian musician
- Dauda Izobo (born 1980), Nigerian boxer
- Dauda Kamara, Sierra Leonean politician
- Dauda Lawal (born 1965), Nigerian politician and banker
- Dauda Musa Komo (1959-2025), Nigerian military officer
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