"Damian" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdeɪmɪən/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Damian.wav
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. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Damian
  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Related terms: Damien, Damon Translations (male given name): Damianu (Corsican), Damien (French), Damián (Galician), 𐌳𐌰𐌼𐌾𐌰𐌽𐌿𐍃 (damjanus) [masculine] (Gothic), Δαμιανός (Damianós) [masculine] (Greek), Damjan (Icelandic), Damiano (Italian), Damian [masculine] (Polish), Damião [masculine] (Portuguese), Демья́н (Demʹján) [masculine] (Russian), Damianu [masculine] (Sicilian), Damián (Spanish), Дам'ян (Damʺjan) [masculine] (Ukrainian), Đamien (Vietnamese)
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