Cebuano

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Etymology

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From either Giangan Dawaw or Obo Manobo Davah or Tagabawa Dabo, initially referring to the Davao River.[1][2]

Proper noun

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Dabaw

  1. the Davao Region
  2. the city of Davao
  3. either of the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental or Davao Oriental

References

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  1. ^ “History: Know Davao City”, in The Official Website of the City Government of Davao[1], The City Government of Davao, 2021 January 18 (last accessed)
  2. ^ Medina, Marielle, de Villa, Kathleen (2019 March 23) “Dynamic Davao City on the rise”, in Philippine Daily Inquirer[2], retrieved January 18, 2021