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The name Dow is derived from the Scottish and Irish surname MacDowall, which itself originated from the Gaelic personal name "Dubhghall." The name can be traced back to the Gaelic words "dubh," meaning "black," and "gall," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." As a result, Dow can be interpreted to mean "dark stranger" or "dark foreigner."

Since Dow is primarily used as a surname, there are limited famous personalities specifically with the first name Dow. However, there are notable individuals with the surname MacDowall, including:

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