Damon
From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
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Explore names by language and traditionFrom Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
Transliteration of Punjabi ਦੂਆ (dūā) for the Indian surname.
Borrowed from Albanian Eqrem.
Borrowed from Arabic رَامِي (rāmī), masculine singular construct form of رَامٍ (rāmin). This surname is predominantly found in Morocco and India.