Damir

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-MEER /dəˈmɪər/High

Meaning: South Slavic name composed of da meaning give and mir meaning peace, world, or community, thus give peace or peace to the worldHigh

In 30 seconds: Damir is a strong South Slavic name meaning give peace. Popular in Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia, it combines two of the most resonant elements in Slavic naming — the imperative da (give) and the universal mir (peace).

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Origin HighSlavic

MeaningSouth Slavic name composed of da meaning give and mir meaning peace, world, or community, thus give peace or peace to the world

U.S. rank (2025)#982 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births233 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,441

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Damir combines da (give) and mir (peace, world), following the ancient Slavic naming tradition of compound names expressing virtues or blessings. The name has been used in the Balkans for centuries.

Damir is among the most popular masculine names in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia. It has also gained recognition in wider Slavic-speaking communities and is occasionally used by Arabic-speaking families who appreciate its sound.

Did you know? The Slavic element mir meaning peace or world also appears in hundreds of other Slavic names including Vladimir (ruler of the world), Miroslav (glorious peace), and Kazimir (proclaimer of peace). Mir is one of the most culturally rich roots in Slavic naming.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Damir — Slavic compound etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DamierDamar

Nicknames

DamiMir

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If you like Damir…

Vladimir— shares the Slavic mir (world/peace) element in a compound name

Miroslav— same mir peace element with equally deep Slavic compound name roots

Kazimir— shares the mir element and the South Slavic compound name tradition

Bogdan— same South Slavic compound name structure with a gift of God meaning

Frequently Asked

What does the name Damir mean?

Damir means give peace, from Slavic da (give) and mir (peace, world). It is a blessing name expressing the hope for peace.

How do you pronounce Damir?

It is said dah-MEER, with two syllables and stress on the second.

Is Damir a Bosnian name?

Yes, Damir is very popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is also widely used in Croatia and Serbia.

Is Damir related to Vladimir?

Both Damir and Vladimir contain the Slavic element mir (peace/world), though they are different names with different compound structures.