Damian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪmɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Damian.wav

Word forms

Damian

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianós) which was derived from δαμάω (damáō, “to tame”) (see δαμάζω (damázō)). Name known in Ancient Greece, later borne by Christian saints.

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