Find out how popular the first name Damiun has been for the last 1 years (from 2002 to 2002) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Damiun by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Damiun is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2002, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Damiun.

The history of the first name Damiun

The name Damiun is a variant spelling of the masculine given name Damian, which has its origins in the Late Latin name Damianus. This name is derived from the Greek name Damianos, which is believed to come from the Greek word "damian" meaning "to tame" or "subdue." The name Damian can be traced back to ancient Roman times.

Damian was the name of a Christian saint who was martyred in the 4th century AD during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian. Saint Damian was a physician from Cilicia in Asia Minor, and he was known for his charitable works and devotion to the Christian faith. His martyrdom, along with that of his twin brother Cosmas, was widely recorded in early Christian writings and hagiographies.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Damian was Damian, the Patriarch of Alexandria, who lived in the late 6th and early 7th centuries AD. He was a prominent figure in the Coptic Orthodox Church and played a significant role in the theological debates of his time.

In the Middle Ages, the name Damian gained popularity among Christians, particularly in Western Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Damian of Pavia, an Italian Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century and was known for his writings on theology and ecclesiastical law.

Another famous Damian was Damian de Veuster, better known as Father Damien, a Belgian Catholic priest who served as a missionary in Hawaii in the 19th century. He devoted his life to caring for those suffering from leprosy on the island of Molokai and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

In literature, the name Damian appears in several works, including Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," where it is the name of one of the characters. It is also the name of a character in the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.

Some other notable individuals with the name Damiun or its variants include:

1. Damian Lewis, a British actor born in 1971, known for his roles in TV shows like "Homeland" and "Billions."
2. Damian Lillard, an American professional basketball player born in 1990, who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.
3. Damian Marley, a Jamaican reggae artist born in 1978, who is the son of legendary musician Bob Marley.
4. Damian Wayne, a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, who is the son of Batman and Talia al Ghul.
5. Damian Lillard, an American professional basketball player born in 1990, who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.

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