Dag (name)

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Dag
PronunciationSwedish: [ˈdɑːɡ]
Gender Male
Language(s) Norwegian, Swedish
Origin
Word/name Old Norse
Meaningdagr (day)
Region of origin Scandinavia

Dag is a masculine Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse dagr, meaning "day" (or the name of the god Dagr, a personification of the day), most commonly used in Norway and Sweden. In Sweden, September 16 is Dag's Name Day. Dag is uncommon as a surname. People with the name Dag include: [1]

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References

  1. "View Name: Dag". behindthename.com. Retrieved 2007-12-19.