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
danish
english
french
german
irish
norwegian
swedish
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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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