Greek · Boy name
Damian
“to tame or subdue”
About the name Damian
Damian is derived from the Greek ‘damianos’, meaning ‘to tame’ or subdue, related to the verb ‘damazein’. Saint Damian is a notable Christian martyr who, with his twin brother Cosmas, practised medicine without charge and was executed in Syria; their feast falls on the twenty-sixth of September. Another bearer is Saint Peter Damian, an eleventh-century Italian church reformer. The name is used in literature and film, including the boy Damien in The Omen, spelled in the French form.
- Meaning
- to tame or subdue
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DAY-mee-an(3 syl.)
Middle names for Damian
- Damian James
- Damian Alexander
- Damian Michael
- Damian Joseph
- Damian Raymond
Questions about Damian
- What does Damian mean?
- Damian is a Greek name meaning "to tame or subdue".
- How do you pronounce Damian?
- Damian is pronounced DAY-mee-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Damian?
- Variants of Damian include Damiano.
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