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Name Origin

Damian is a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'. It is derived from the Greek word 'δαμειν' (damein), which means to curb or control.

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Famous People

Damian Lewis (1971-)

Actor

  • Won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role as Sergeant Nicholas Brody in the Showtime series Homeland
  • Known for roles in films like Band of Brothers, Robin Hood, and Ocean's Twelve

Damian Marley (1978-)

Musician

  • Grammy Award-winning reggae artist
  • Son of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley

Damian Hirst (1965-)

Artist

  • Turner Prize nominee
  • One of the Young British Artists (YBAs)

Damian Lillard (1990-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA Rookie of the Year
  • 6× NBA All-Star