dodam

Dodam is a transliteration that can refer to more than one subject in Korean language and toponymy. There is no single widely recognized topic by this name in English-language reference works. In Korea, Dodam commonly appears as a component of place names and as part of personal names.

As a place-name element, Dodam appears in various hill-, village-, or district-level names across different provinces. The specific meaning depends on the hanja characters chosen for the name, or on native Korean words, and may reflect geographic features, historical associations, or local lore.

As a personal name element, Dodam may occur in given names or as part of compound names. In Korean naming practice, the same syllable can be represented by different hanja with distinct meanings, so each individual Dodam-bearing name carries its own interpretation.

Etymology and usage: Without standardized meaning, Dodam is best treated as a flexible toponymic and anthroponymic element. Instances of Dodam in sources can vary widely by region and era, and care should be taken to identify the specific hanja or language context when interpreting a name or place.