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Damiane

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Damiane

Pronounced DAY-mee-un /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/Medium

Meaning: A form of Damian, from the Greek damao, 'to tame; to subdue'; Saint Damian was an early physician-martyr. The -iane ending is a modern touch.Low

In 30 seconds: Damiane is a soft form of Damian — 'to tame,' with saintly roots (said 'DAY-mee-un'). Rare and classic.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Damian, from the Greek damao, 'to tame; to subdue'; Saint Damian was an early physician-martyr. The -iane ending is a modern touch.
U.S. rank (2004)#11719 ↘ Falling
2004 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 31
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719722004

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Damiane is a form of Damian, from the Greek damao, 'to tame,' borne by Saint Damian. It reads as a gentle modern take on the classic — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'DAY-mee-un').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely, next to the common Damian. Rare, classic-rooted, and gentle.

Did you know? Damiane echoes Damian, from the Greek for 'to tame; to subdue' — tied to Saint Damian, an early physician-martyr — in a softer, modern spelling (said 'DAY-mee-un').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Damiane — Damian form; Greek 'to tame'; St Damian

Variations

DamianDamienDamiano

Nicknames

DamiDame

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If you like Damiane…

Damian— the standard form
Damiano— the Italian cousin
Damien— a French spelling cousin
Emiliano— a like flowing -iano name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damiane mean?

Damiane is a form of Damian, from the Greek for 'to tame; to subdue'; Saint Damian was an early physician-martyr.

How do you pronounce Damiane?

It's said DAY-mee-un /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Damiane a boy or girl name?

Damiane is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Damiane?

Damiane is extremely rare in the U.S.

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