Damon

See also: damon and Dämon

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, to tame, subdue).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdeɪmən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪmən

Proper noun

Damon

  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.
  2. A male given name from Albanian.
  3. An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.
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