Dauda (surname)
| Language(s) | Yoruba, Hausa |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria |
| Meaning | one who calls for help. |
| Region of origin | Northern part and South West, 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."[1] 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]- Abiola Dauda (born 1988), Nigerian footballer
- Collins Dauda, Ghanaian politician
- Fatau Dauda, Ghanaian footballer
- Fuseini Dauda, Ghanaian footballer
- J. B. Dauda, Sierra Leonean politician
- Raven Dauda, (born 1973) Canadian writer and actor
References
[edit]- ^ "Dauda - Islamic Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
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