DAWDA
Dawda
Dawda is a British surname of potential African or Arabic origin, which is relatively rare in the United Kingdom. The meaning of the name Dawda is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have been brought to the UK by individuals with African or Middle Eastern heritage.
The Dawda surname may have its roots in Gambia, Senegal, or other West African countries, where it is a common given name for boys meaning "beloved." It is also found in Arabic-speaking regions, where it can be a variation of the name Dawud, meaning "beloved" or "friend."
The Dawda surname is found among diverse communities in the UK, reflecting the country's history of immigration and cultural exchange. Those who bear the Dawda surname may have a rich heritage that spans continents and centuries, making it a unique and fascinating part of British cultural and linguistic diversity.
There are approximately 197 people named Dawda in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Dawda.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amar
- Amit
- Bob
- Hitesh
- Mansukhlal
- Nikesh
- Nitin
- Paresh
- Raoul
- Vijay
- Vishal
Female
- Avni
- Bharti
- Chetna
- Heena
- Neha
- Patricia
- Seema
- Sheetal
- Sheila
- Vaishali