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Damian

/ˈdeɪmɪən/ · name

Meaning

  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Etymology / origin

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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