Dijon Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Dijon

"The capital city of Côte-d'Or department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1991 👥 1,512 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
The capital city of Côte-d'Or department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
1,512
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Dijon Mean?

Dijon is a city in and the prefecture of the Côte-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 161,830, making it the most populous commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

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Dijon is a city in and the prefecture of the Côte-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. As of 2023, the population of the commune was 161,830, making it the most populous commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Root Element
Dijon
Core Meaning
"The capital city of Côte-d'Or department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Dijon

D 4
I 9
J 1
O 6
N 5
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

📊 Dijon in Numbers

1,512 US bearers
1991 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Dijon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The capital city of Côte-d'Or department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~1,512 people named Dijon in the US. Peaked in 1991 with 152 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Dijon?

The Life Path number for Dijon is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.

Is Dijon a boy or girl name?

Dijon is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 95% male and 5% female.

How many people are named Dijon in the US?

Approximately 1,512 people in the United States are named Dijon. The name peaked in 1991 with 152 recorded uses.

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