Damian
See also: Damián
English
editEtymology
editFrom 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.
Pronunciation
edit- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdeɪmɪən/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Proper noun
editDamian
- 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.
Related terms
editTranslations
editmale given name
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Further reading
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editMiddle English
editProper noun
editDamian
- Damian
- 1380s-1390s, Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale
- O January, drunken in pleasance / Of marriage, see how thy Damian, / Thine owen squier and thy boren man, / Intendeth for to do thee villainy:
- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
- 1380s-1390s, Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales: The Merchant's Prologue and Tale
Polish
editPronunciation
editProper noun
editDamian m
- a male given name
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