Damiano Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Damiano Name at a Glance

Name	Damiano
Meaning	Variant of Damon 'one who tames; subdues.' The Belgian priest Father Damien gave his life helping the Hawaiian lepers of Molokai. 3rd Century St. Damian is patron of physicians.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Damiano Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Damiano means “Variant of Damon 'one who tames; subdues.' The Belgian priest Father Damien gave his life helping the Hawaiian lepers of Molokai. 3rd Century St. Damian is patron of physicians”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Damiano Name Origin

Our database records Damiano under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Damiano a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Damiano is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Damiano

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