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damien

LANGUAGE FAMILY:
indo-european > hellenic > greek
ORIGIN:
greek 
NAME ROOT:
DAMáZō > DAMIANòS
NATIVE NAME ROOT:
DAMáZō ‎(δαμάζω) DAMIANòS (Δαμιανός)
MEANING:
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Damianòs (Δαμιανός)”, which in turn derives from “damázō ‎(δαμάζω)” meaning “tame, subdue, control, subdue, conquer, rule over”. The name is connected with the cult of the goddess Damia, a Greek goddess of fertility which later became Ceres for the Roman Mythology. 1) Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, physicians, and early Christian martyrs born in Cilicia, part of today's Turkey. They practiced their profession in the seaport of Ayas, Adana, then in the Roman province of Syria. The feast day is usually celebrated on September 26. 2) Saint Damien de Veuster (1840–1889) was a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium and member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a missionary religious institute. The feast day is usually celebrated on April 15.

Usage

  • danishdanish
  • englishenglish
  • frenchfrench
  • germangerman
  • irishirish
  • norwegiannorwegian
  • swedishswedish

Related names

VARIANTS
danish
damjan, damian, DEMIAN
english
dameon, damian, damion, DAMAIN, Damaine
german
damian, DEMIAN
norwegian
damjan, damian
swedish
damjan, damian, damianus, DEMIAN
FEMININE
french
damienne
german
damiana
swedish
damiana

Use in other languages

LANGUAGES
Ancient Greek - Latinized
damianus
ancient greek
damianòs
bulgarian
dem'yan, Damyan
catalan
Damià
croatian
damjan
dutch
damian, damianus, Damiaan
finnish
damjan, damian
galician
Damián
georgian
Damiane
icelandic
damjan, Damíanus
italian
damiano, addamiano
lithuanian
Damijonas
macedonian
damjan
polish
damian, damion
portuguese
damiÃo
russian
dem'yan
serbian
damjan
slovene
damjan, damijan
spanish
Damián
ukrainian
dem'yan

Geographical spread (only living languages)

Popularity & Ranking

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New Age curiosities (only for entertainment purposes)

1
Numerological Values:
1

The number 1 is associated with leadership and independence. People with this name-number demonstrate great inner strength and have much potential for financial success and other accomplishments in life. These individuals are believed to make good use of their inborn talents and leadership abilities to influence and lead people.

Chakra Number:
1: The number of the Root Chakra "Muladhara"

The first of the seven energy centers, Muladhara is also the most dense of them all. The main color of this chakra is red which is also the most dense color of all. Learn about the meaning of red chakra color and discover the less known second color found at the centre of muladhara.

Color meaning:

The color red is a warm and positive color associated with our most physical needs and our will to survive. It exudes a strong and powerful masculine energy. Red is energizing. It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action. It signifies a pioneering spirit and leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination. It is also strong-willed and can give confidence to those who are shy or lacking in will power.

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Name Songs

Song Artist
DAMIEN ICED EARTH
DAMIEN ET VIVIANE LES JAMBONS
MON P'TIT DAMIEN UNE TOUCHE D'OPTIMISME

Notable people and personalities​

Damien Bodie (born 1985) Australian Actor
Damien Crosse (born 1982), American Adult Actor
Damien De Veuster (1840–1889), Belgian-hawaiian Catholic Priest
Damien Dragonetti (born 1971), American Rapper, And Producer
Damien Duff (born 1979), Irish Football (soccer) Player
Damien Fitzhenry (born 1974), Retired Irish Sportsperson
Damien Haas, American Actor
Damien Hirst (born 1965), British Artist
Damien Lecointe, Parisian Recording Artist
Damien Leith (born 1976), Irish-australian Singer–songwriter
Damien Marsh (born 1971), Australian Former Sprinter
Damien Nash (1982–2007), American Football Player
Damien Parer (1912–1944), Australian Photographer And Film Maker
Damien Rice (born 1973), Irish Singer-songwriter, Musician And Record Producer