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[Opinions] Re: Dove and Django
I believe that Django is a derivative of the Santeria devil (Shango).Not necessarily, though if you have some reasons for this suspicion, I'd love to hear them! :D The name appears to be of unknown origin, though some theories of its origins have been put forward.They've discussed it on the Name Facts board before:
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=7199&board=gen
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=39691&board=gen
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/arcview.php?id=187157&board=genThe general consensus seems to be that it could be a pet form or Rom form of John / Jean.Array


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Let the children use it
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Hmm, I originally heard this from my dad, who's a jazz nut, and who knows a good bit about Santeria (not that he practices the religion, lol). I believe he offered some info, but I can't remember...hmm, I'll have to ask again.
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