damian

Da-mi-an · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Greek origin.

Related words

See also: damien, damon

Etymology

From Greek Damianos, possibly derived from daman meaning "to tame" or from Damia, an epithet of the goddess Cybele. Saint Damian was a 4th-century Christian martyr who, along with his twin brother Cosmas, became patron saints of physicians.