Damian

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See also: Damián

English

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.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdeɪmɪən/
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Proper noun

Damian

  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.
    • 1996, Fortean Times, Strange Days #1, Cader Books, →ISBN, page 30:
      A similar idiocy occurred in November 1993, when Clive Kirke, a vicar of Litherland, England, objected to baptizing Gaynor Brennan's son Damian because it was the demon's name in in the Omen films.

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Damian

  1. Damian

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Proper noun

Damian m

  1. a male given name

Declension

Declension of Damian
singular plural
nominative Damian Damianowie
genitive Damiana Damianów
dative Damianowi Damianom
accusative Damiana Damianów
instrumental Damianem Damianami
locative Damianie Damianach
vocative Damianie Damianowie
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