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Damián

"to tame"

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dah·mee·AHN

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Where it comes from

Greek Damianos, from damazo (to tame, to subdue)

What Damián means

Damián is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "to tame". It comes from Greek Damianos, from damazo (to tame, to subdue). It is pronounced dah-mee-AHN.

Saints Cosmas and Damian, physician martyrs and patrons of doctors, September 26.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: strength, saint, healing.

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Damián means to tame

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