Damon
/ˈdeɪmən/
Damon proper noun: a male given name from Ancient Greek.
Proper noun
Damon
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- A male given name from Albanian.
- An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.
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Origin of Damon
From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
Words formed from Damon
Words that rhyme with Damon
- Bremen
- gravamen
- layman
- caiman
- Neman
- flamen
- flehmen
- foramen
- Grand Cayman
- Little Cayman
- neuroforamen
- representamen
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Questions about Damon
- What does Damon mean?
- Damon means a male given name from Ancient Greek.
- What part of speech is Damon?
- Damon is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Damon?
- Damon is pronounced /ˈdeɪmən/.
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