Dijon
Fact sheet
- Name
- Dijon
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The contemporary American first name Dijon has its roots in the city of the same name in France. Translated, the name means 'the Divine' or 'the Pious'.
What does the name Dijon mean?
The contemporary American boy's name Dijon is derived from the French city of the same name. The name is associated with 'the Divine' or 'the Pious'. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin terms Diviō and Divius, which mean 'divine', 'godlike', and 'pious'. Female variants of this name are Dijona and Dijonee.
Where does the name Dijon come from?
The name Dijon is a masculine first name that has Latin roots and means 'the Divine'. Its linguistic origin goes back to the Latin words Diviō and Divius, which stand for 'divine', 'godlike', and 'pious'. It is common in American, Anglo-American, and French languages.
How do you pronounce Dijon?
The pronunciation of Dijon is two syllables and has a soft sound quality. In the German variant, it is usually pronounced as 'Di-shon' [diˈʒɔ̃] or approximated as [diˈʃɔn]. The name begins with a clear I sound that conveys a sense of lightness. The second syllable receives an elegant sound color through the voiced sh sound. Dijon sounds stylish, melodic, and has an international character.
Popularity
In Germany, Dijon is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011 with 999th place. In the last ten years, Dijon has been chosen as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,195th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,990th.
Nicknames & pet names
Dijo / Discho / Ditschon
Similar first names
Famous people
- Dijon McFarlane (DJ, hip-hop producer from the USA)
- Dijon Prioleau (American singer)
- Dijon Thames Shariff (American rapper)
- Dijon Thompson (American basketball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dijon
What is the origin of the name Dijon?
The name Dijon has Latin roots and is derived from the terms Diviō and Divius, which mean 'divine' and 'pious'. It is widespread in American, Anglo-American, and French languages.
What does the name Dijon mean?
Dijon is often associated with 'the Divine' or 'the Pious', which can be traced back to its Latin origins.
How popular is the name Dijon?
Dijon is a contemporary boy's name that has gained popularity in the USA in recent years, but remains relatively rare compared to more traditional names.