Damian
[ˈdeɪ.mi.ən]Meaning
from greek δαμάζω (damazo), "to tame"
Background Story
Damian comes from the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), derived from δαμάζω (damazo), meaning "to tame". The name came into general use in Christian Europe due to the renown of Saint Damian. It is used in Ancient Greek, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, French, Greek Mythology, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian and Slovene.
Temperament
Variations
Damien, Damiano
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