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. An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.
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Anagrams

• Doman, Domna, Mando, Monda, NoMad, mad on, mad-on, mando, monad, nomad