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damian

/ˈdeɪmɪən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.39 in modern English

Syllables
dami-an
IPA
/ˈdeɪmɪən/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Example Sentences

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.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdeɪmɪən/

Derived Forms

Damianist

Frequently Paired Words

Damien Damion Damon

Rhymes With

damien bahamian mesopotamian abrahamian barsamian

Questions

How do you pronounce damian?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdeɪmɪən/.
What does damian mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Where does damian come from?
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.

How to pronounce damian

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