Dawit is an ancient Ethiopian name that has been used for centuries, often chosen to bestow wisdom and enlightenment upon its bearer. The name is of Semitic origin and means 'created' in the Ge'ez language. It gained international recognition when Emperor Haile Selassie, who ruled Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974, had a son named Dawit.
The name Dawit experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant increase from 2007 onwards.