Damian
A form of Damianos
Damianos, in English
the Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian — kept on 1 November.
It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.
Origin
The story of Damianos
Damianos keeps 1 November — the Holy Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian.
Damian is kept with Cosmas as one of the “Unmercenaries” — physicians who healed without payment.
Δαμιανός is drawn from δαμάζω (damázo) — “to tame.”
“To tame.”
onomasti · DamianosKey facts
Damianos at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Greek forms
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Namesakes
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