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Dabaw
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Cebuano
Alternative forms
ceb Davao
Etymology
From ceb es Dávao, from ceb bgi Dawaw, initially referring to the Davao River.History: Know Davao City https://www.davaocity.gov.ph/know-davao-city/history/ 18 Jan 2021 The Official Website of the City Government of Davao The City Government of Davao https://web.archive.org/web/20260309152326/https://davaocity.gov.ph/know-davao-city/history/ 9 March 2026Medina Marielle de Villa Kathleen March 23, 2019 Dynamic Davao City on the rise Philippine Daily Inquirer https://business.inquirer.net/267257/dynamic-davao-city-on-the-rise Jan 18, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20260304010536/https://business.inquirer.net/267257/dynamic-davao-city-on-the-rise 4 March 2026
Pronunciation
ceb Da baw
Proper noun
ceb proper noun
the Davao Region
the city of Davao
either of the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental or Davao Oriental
References
ceb Regions of the Philippines Cities in the Philippines Provinces of the Philippines