Origin of the name Damian

Damian is a name of Greek origin, literally meaning “belonging to, dedicated to Damia” – the goddess of the secret cult of fertility and abundance. Translated from Hebrew it sounds like “tamed, subordinate.” Sometimes there is an interpretation that gives the name the opposite meaning – “tamer, conqueror.”

The name is contained in the Christian name book, i.e. the person named by him necessarily has his own church patron in Orthodox culture. Damian’s name day is celebrated several times a year, and the guardian saints of the owner of this name mainly belong to the host of martyrs and unmercenaries.

In the group of Slavic languages, Damian varies as Demyan, Domian, in the European form, depending on nationality, it is pronounced as Damien, Damiano, Damon.

Meaning and characteristics of the name Damian

Innate artistry, as well as the desire for success, focus on one’s “I” and some egoism will help the bearer of this name become a significant figure in the individual artistic, literary or other aesthetically oriented field. Where you need to cope with the most difficult task in a short time, prove yourself, show the facets of your personality, accept responsibility and lead the team to success, Damian will be very good. The main thing is to timely and out loud evaluate his talents, giving impetus to even greater achievements, because he is very attentive to praise and positive assessments of his work.

Lively, active, purposeful, but not tolerant of restrictions, Damian from an early age strives for freedom, total independence. His goal is his own well-being through success, public recognition, which must be accompanied by material benefits. However, following this path, he captures other people in the orbit of his influence, who also begin to strive for the best. Passionate about his work, he makes a huge number of acquaintances, and he is considered a sociable and interesting person.

His role in work is a breakthrough, concentration of forces and quick implementation of a complex task. “The more difficult, the more interesting,” says professional Damian. However, an instant release of energy subsequently devastates him and leads to bouts of depression.

Too straightforward in his actions and harsh when commenting on other people’s actions, he loses the opportunities offered, which would naturally flow into his hands if he were more loyal, restrained and diplomatic. A peculiar sense of humor, sometimes degenerating into sarcasm, can both attract other people to it and form a camp of ill-wishers.

In his personal life, Damian needs to constantly admire and conquer the Muse that eludes him. If he doesn’t get this in his own family, he may start looking around. But fleeting hobbies will not be able to influence the inviolability of family relationships. Having chosen a life partner once, the owner of this name will return to the bosom of the family again and again, not forgetting to make sure that his wife does not have even the slightest desire to take a closer look at another man.

Name days:

February 7, March 8, July 14, October 11, October 18, October 20, October 30, November 3, November 13, November 14, December 3, December 10

Diminutive version

Demyanka, Demka, Demochka, Demyasha, Damik, Damianchik

Abbreviated

Dema

According to the church

Damian

Color

  • white

Planet

  • Mercury

Element

  • fire

Stone talisman

agate, opal

Metal

gold

Plants

apple tree, clover

Totem animal

scarab

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