Dauda (given name)

DaudaGender| Male

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Language(s)| 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."[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

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* 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

## References

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1. ^ "Dauda - Islamic Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-11-12.

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