About Dowda
The surname Dowda is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Dubhda," meaning "descendant of Dubhda." The name Dubhda itself is derived from the word "dubh," meaning "black" or "dark." The surname Dowda is primarily found in County Galway, Ireland, and is associated with the ancient Irish sept (clan) of Ó Dubhda, which held a prominent position in Gaelic society.
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Here's how to represent Dowda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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