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Dagon First Name Meaning

Dagon is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin meaning "To Be Cut Open." In ancient Syria and Mesopotamia, Dagon was worshipped as a god of prosperity, royal legitimacy, and a source of kingship. The name has been associated with various origins, including being derived from the root *dgn, meaning "to be cloudy," and originally spoken in inland Syria. Dagon was equated with Enlil and Kumarbi in Mesopotamian tradition, and in Ugaritic texts, he is referred to as the "father" of Baal. In the Hebrew Bible, Dagon is depicted as the head god of the Philistines, with temples in Ashdod and Gaza. The association with a Hebrew word for "fish" has led to an incorrect interpretation of Dagon as a fish god, though modern research questions its significance. Dagon has also appeared in various works of popular culture, drawing on biblical accounts and speculative fish god associations.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Dagon first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Dagon first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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