Magog

M3A1G2O1G2
/ˈmeɪɡɒɡ/

proper noun

The second of the seven sons of Japheth.

OriginBiblical Hebrew מָגוֹג →
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Meanings

Magog1

proper noun
  1. biblicalThe second of the seven sons of Japheth.

Magog2

proper noun
  1. A city and river in Quebec, Canada.

Origin

Magog · proper noun

  1. Biblical Hebrewמָגוֹג
  2. EnglishMagog

From Biblical Hebrew מָגוֹג (māḡôḡ).

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Magog · proper noun

After Lake Memphremagog, itself derived from the Abenaki toponym mamhlawbagak, translating to "at the great lake" or "at the great expanse of water".

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Translations

Hindi मागोग
  • मागोग (māgog)biblical character
Korean 마고그
  • 마고그 (magogeu)biblical character
Swedish Magog
  • Magogbiblical character
Vietnamese Ma-gốc, Ma-gót
  • Ma-gốcbiblical character
  • Ma-gótbiblical character
Cite this entry
APA

Magog. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Magog

MLA

“Magog.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Magog. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Magog,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Magog.

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