Damiano
/dahmee-AHNOH/ African Male
Meaning & Origin
Damiano is a African name meaning "To tame". It originates from Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The origin is debated but commonly believed to be derived from the Greek name Damianos (Δαμιανός), which comes from the verb "damao" (δαμάω) meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." Alternatively, it may be related to the Latin "damianus", possibly related to "damos" which means "people."
Quick Facts
Language African
Gender Male
Phonetic dahmee-AHNOH
IPA dɑmiˈɑnoʊ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dahmee-AHNOH. Keep the original African phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Damiano
- · Saint Damian - Physician and Martyr
- · Damiano David - Singer (Måneskin)
- · Damiano Tommasi - Footballer
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