Where does “Damian” come from?

Damian comes from Ancient Greek Δαμιανός, derived from Ancient Greek δαμάω meaning to tame or subdue.

Ancestry of “Damian”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	Δαμιανός	—
2	Ancient Greek	δαμάζω	to tame, subdue, control; to give in marriage; to...
3	Ancient Greek	δάμνημι	Synonym of δαμάζω
4	Proto-Indo-European	demh₂-	to tame, domesticate

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