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| Pronunciation | DAY-mən (English) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | "to tame, subdue" |
| Region of origin | Ancient Greece |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Damian, Damián, Damien |
Damon is a masculine given name. It is the English form of the Greek masculine name Δάμων Damōn, derived from δαμάζειν damazein, meaning "to overpower, tame, subdue, conquer".[1]