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Damoni

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Pronounced dam-OHN-ee /dæm.ˈoʊn.i/Medium

Meaning: Modern elaboration of Damon, from Greek 'damao' meaning 'to tame, to subdue'.Low

In 30 seconds: Damoni is a modern elaboration of Damon, which traces to the Greek 'damao', 'to tame, to subdue'. Its precise meaning is debated, since the added ending is a recent invention.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningModern elaboration of Damon, from Greek 'damao' meaning 'to tame, to subdue'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1850 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births87 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,474

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219952024

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

History & Origin

Damoni builds on Damon, a name from the Greek 'damao' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue', by adding a fashionable '-i' ending. Because that extension is a modern American coinage, the exact meaning of Damoni itself is uncertain and not firmly documented. It is best understood as a contemporary reshaping of the older Damon.

The extra syllable gives 'dah-MOH-nee' a softer, more melodic finish than the original. It rides the same trend that turned many classic names into '-i' ending forms.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Damoni is 'to tame, to subdue', drawn from Greek damao, and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Damoni — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Damon— The established name that Damoni is a modern elaboration of.
Damion— A spelling relative of Damon, close to Damoni in sound.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Damoni mean?

Damoni is usually explained as meaning 'to tame, to subdue', an elaboration of Damon from the Greek damao, and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Damoni?

It's commonly said dam-OHN-ee /dæm.ˈoʊn.i/.

Is Damoni a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Damoni is used as a boy name.

How popular is Damoni?

In 2024, Damoni ranked #1850 in the U.S. for boys, with 87 births recorded.