What does Dagim mean?

Dagim is an Amharic name meaning 'second' or 'again,' often signifying a second blessing or a rebirth.

How do you pronounce Dagim?

It is pronounced 'DAH-geem,' with the 'g' being a hard sound as in 'go'.

Is Dagim a boy or girl name?

Dagim is traditionally used as a masculine (boy) name in Ethiopia.

What is the difference between Dagim and Dagimawi?

Dagim means 'second,' while Dagimawi is the formal version often translated as 'The Second' (e.g., Menelik II is Menelik Dagimawi).

Dagimዳግም

/dah-GEEM/

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Dagim is an Amharic boy's name pronounced /dah-GEEM/. It means 'second' or 'again,' often used to signify a rebirth or a second blessing.

Meaning of Dagim

It means 'second' or 'again,' often used to signify a rebirth or a second blessing.

Dagim is derived from the Ge'ez and Amharic word meaning 'second' or 'again.' It is traditionally bestowed upon a second-born son or a child born after a period of hardship, symbolizing a renewal of life or a repeated blessing from God.

Origin: Amharic
Pronunciation: /dah-GEEM/

Cultural background

The name is highly prevalent in Ethiopia and among the Ethiopian diaspora, commonly used within Orthodox Christian and Protestant communities. It is often paired with other names to form compound names like Dagimawi.

Variations & nicknames

Dagem
Dagimawi
Dage
Dagi

Famous people named Dagim

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Dagim Teshale
Ethiopian long-distance runner specializing in road racing.
Sport · 2010s-present
Dagim Zinabu
Professional football player who has played for Adama City in the Ethiopian Premier League.
Sport · 2010s-present
Dagimawi Yimer
Acclaimed Ethiopian documentary filmmaker based in Italy.
Film · 2000s-present

Frequently asked about Dagim

What does Dagim mean?: Dagim is an Amharic name meaning 'second' or 'again,' often signifying a second blessing or a rebirth.
How do you pronounce Dagim?: It is pronounced 'DAH-geem,' with the 'g' being a hard sound as in 'go'.
Is Dagim a boy or girl name?: Dagim is traditionally used as a masculine (boy) name in Ethiopia.
What is the difference between Dagim and Dagimawi?: Dagim means 'second,' while Dagimawi is the formal version often translated as 'The Second' (e.g., Menelik II is Menelik Dagimawi).

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