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Dam

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: to tame, to subdue.
comes from the Greek Damianós, from the verb 'damáo' (to tame, to subdue).

Name day for Dam

September 26

Why this day? Dam is a short form of Damian, and shares its name day.

Dam is celebrated in France, the United States and Argentina on September 26.

The story of the name Dam

Dam is a short form of Damian. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — to tame, to subdue, and shares its name day, September 26.

On birth records, Dam is rarely written as such: the Dams are Damians (305,027 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Damian page.

Frequently asked questions about Dam

What does Dam mean?

Dam is a short form of Damian, which means to tame, to subdue.

When is Dam's name day?

September 26, together with Damian: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dam a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Damian.

Dam's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

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