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Damyan
Pronounced DAY-mee-un /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/Medium
Meaning: A respelling of Damian, from the Greek Damianos, 'to tame; to subdue' (daman, 'to tame'). Borne by St Damian, an early physician-saint. Noted honestly and neutrally.Low
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History & Origin
Damyan is a respelling of Damian, from the Greek Damianos, 'to tame; to subdue.' It honors St Damian, an early physician-saint, and reads smooth and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'DAY-mee-un').
In the U.S. it appears only recently and rarely. Rare, classic, and smooth.
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What does the name Damyan mean?
Damyan is a respelling of Damian, from the Greek for 'to tame; to subdue'; it's linked to St Damian.
How do you pronounce Damyan?
It's said DAY-mee-un /ˈdeɪ.mi.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Damyan a boy or girl name?
Damyan is a boy's name.
How popular is Damyan?
Damyan is a rare, recent name in the U.S.