Dagon - Unique Names

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Dagon

/ˈdeɪɡən/

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Rare

Meaning

Grain or corn

Symbolizes fertility, sustenance, and agricultural abundance; also represents power and divine authority in ancient religious contexts.

Symbolism

Embodies both creation and destruction—associated with life-giving harvests and formidable divine wrath. In modern interpretations, it symbolizes forgotten gods and hidden knowledge.

Etymology: Derived from the Northwest Semitic god Dāgōn, likely from 'dgn' meaning 'grain' in Ugaritic and related languages. The name was borne by a major deity of the Philistines, often depicted as half-fish, half-man, linking it to fertility and maritime symbolism.

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Cultural Background

Originating in ancient Semitic traditions, Dagon is historically associated with a deity worshipped

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