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Damjan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAHM-yahn /ˈdɑm.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: A South Slavic form of Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. Common in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and North Macedonia; borne by early saints. A strong heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong Slavic name: Damjan is a form of Damian — 'to tame; subdue' (said 'DAHM-yahn').
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Origin MediumSlavic, Greek
MeaningA South Slavic form of Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. Common in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and North Macedonia; borne by early saints. A strong heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12684
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Damjan is a South Slavic form of Damian, from Greek 'daman', 'to tame; to subdue'. It honors early Christian saints (notably Saints Cosmas and Damian) and is a well-loved name across the Balkans and Central Europe (said 'DAHM-yahn').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Slavic families. Strong, Balkan-heritage, and distinctive.

Did you know? Damjan is the South Slavic form of Damian, from Greek 'daman' ('to tame') — popular across Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia (said 'DAHM-yahn').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Damjan — South Slavic form of Damian, 'to tame'

Variations

DamianDamienDamjano

Nicknames

DamDami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damjan mean?

Damjan is a Slavic form of Damian, from Greek 'daman', meaning 'to tame; to subdue'.

How do you pronounce Damjan?

It's said DAHM-yahn /ˈdɑm.jɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the 'j' sounds like 'y').

Is Damjan a boy or girl name?

Damjan is a boy's name.

How popular is Damjan?

Damjan is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly in Slavic families.

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