Dawit is an Ethiopian name with Semitic origins, meaning "judgment" or "to judge", historically associated with the ancient kingdom of Axum where rulers were believed to be God's judges on Earth. It was borne by several wise and just royal figures in Ethiopia's past, including King Dawit I who ruled from 1382 to 1406. Today, Dawit is widely popular among Ethiopians and those in the Ethiopian diaspora as a strong and regal name choice that honors cultural heritage.