Damian

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"To Tame" or "Subdue"
Pronunciation
DAN-myan(Polish)
DAY-mee-ən
DAY-mee-ən(English)
Popularity
Damian is a moderately popular baby name, ranking at #116 (out of 1000) in the United States in 2020. It is also popular in many other countries around the world.

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Damian Name meanings & History

"To Tame" or "Subdue". From the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), which was derived from Greek δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmas in Syria early in the 4th century. They are the patron saints of physicians. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in Christian Europe. Another saint by this name was Peter Damian, an 11th-century cardinal and theologian from Italy. Damian is commonly used as a male given name. It can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Damian: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Damian:

D: Determined,Domestic,Daddy,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative

M: Manipulative,Mushy,Memorabilia,Mother,Maternal,Mommy,Memory

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

N: Nice,Nagging,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nutrition

Damian is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Some famous people named Damian include actor Damian Lewis, footballer Damian Duff, and musician Damian Marley.

2.) DAMIAN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Greek Damianos, which is thought to be derived from daman (to tame). The name was borne by the brother of Kosmas, both of whom were martyred in 303 under Diocletian. A cult arose about them, spreading westward and receiving much attention when the brothers’ relics were supposedly found in Milan by St. Ambrose. Var: Damon. (DAY-MEE-UN)


3.) Damian (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) tamer; soother.

Other Forms: Damaiaon, Damaien, Damaun, Damayon, Dame, Damean, Damián, Damiane, Damiann, Damiano, Damianos, Damiyan, Damján, Damyan, Damyen, Damyin, Damyyn, Daymian, Dema, Demyan


4.) DAMIAN (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: From the Greek Damianos, which is thought to be derived from daman (to tame). The name was borne by the brother of Kosmas, both of whom were martyred in 303 under Diocletian. A cult arose about them, spreading across Europe and receiving much attention, when the brothers’ relics were supposedly found in Milan by St. Ambrose. (DAH-MEE-AHN)


5.) DAMIAN (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Damianos, an ancient name believed to be derived from daman (to tame). (DAHM-EE-YAHN)


6.) DAMIAN (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Damianos, which is thought to be from daman (to tame). Var: Damon, Daymian, Daymon. (DAY-MEE-UN)


7.) Damian (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: To tame

Other Forms: Damien, Damion, Daymian


8.) Damian (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) fate; (Latin) demon

Other Forms: Dame, Damean, Dameon, Damey, Damien, Damion, Damyean, Damyon, Damyun


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