"Damon" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈdeɪmən/
Rhymes: -eɪmən Etymology: From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”). Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*demh₂-}}, {{bor|en|grc|Δάμων}} Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Damon
  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Damon-en-name-UAI-LySv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 55 45 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 59 41
  2. An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.
    Sense id: en-Damon-en-name-r9BHsCNc Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55
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