Damian
proper nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈdeɪmɪən//
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
proper noun
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A male given name from Ancient Greek.
A similar idiocy occurred in November 1993, when Clive Kirke, a vicar of Litherland, England, objected to baptizing Gaynor Brennan's son Damian because it was the demon's name in the Omen films.
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianós) which was derived from δαμάω (damáō, “to tame”) (see δαμάζω (damázō)). Name known in Ancient Greece, later borne by Christian saints.
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Damian · A male given name from Ancient Greek.
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