Dagan
דָּגָן
- Gender: Male
- Origin: Modern Hebrew
- Meaning: grain
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Dagan means "grain" in Hebrew, encompassing the essential crops like wheat and barley that have sustained communities since ancient times. It's a name rooted in the idea of nourishment and abundance, evoking the agricultural heartland of biblical Israel. There's something deeply satisfying about a name that connects your child to the most fundamental act of sustaining life.
With a sturdy, handsome sound that feels right at home alongside trending names like Rowan or Declan, Dagan brings a Hebrew harvest connection that gives it real soul. It ages well from toddler to adult and works seamlessly in both English and Hebrew. Earthy, grounded, and quietly nourishing — just like its meaning.
- Alternate Spellings: Degan, Dagen
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Potential Sibling Name:
Anafa,Elula,Omer,Netzer
- Theme: nature
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