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Dam

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: he who tames, who masters.
from the Greek 'damao' (to tame, to dominate).

Name day for Dam

September 26

Why this day? Dam is a short form of Damien, 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 Damien. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — he who tames, who masters, and shares its name day, September 26.

On birth records, Dam is rarely written as such: the Dams are Damiens (126,400 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Damien page. Dam is also a short form of Damian, Damon.

Frequently asked questions about Dam

What does Dam mean?

Dam is a short form of Damien, which means he who tames, who masters.

When is Dam's name day?

September 26, together with Damien: 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 Damien.

Dam's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Marin96%
  2. Nelson96%
  3. Amir96%
  4. Adem95%
  5. Milan95%
  6. Diane95%
  7. Lyam93%
  8. Nolhan93%
  9. Aliya93%
  10. Zakaria93%

Bottom 10

  1. Arsène57%
  2. Luna60%
  3. Céleste60%
  4. Charly62%
  5. Constance62%
  6. Pablo64%
  7. Roméo64%
  8. Anatole64%
  9. Cléo64%
  10. Joy65%

Love potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Amir88%
  2. Nelson87%
  3. Adem87%
  4. Hector85%
  5. Ahmed85%
  6. Mohammed85%
  7. Youssef84%
  8. Omer84%
  9. Aymen84%
  10. Aminata83%

Bottom 10

  1. Arsène42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Iris46%
  4. Céleste47%
  5. Diana49%
  6. Ulysse50%
  7. Inaya51%
  8. Swann53%
  9. Lyna53%
  10. Elio53%

Professional potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Olympe42%
  2. Luna43%
  3. Lya49%
  4. Diana50%
  5. Cesar50%
  6. Maé52%
  7. Joy52%
  8. Mya52%
  9. Roxane52%
  10. Louka52%

Crush potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Amir96%
  2. Nelson94%
  3. Aminata94%
  4. Zakaria93%
  5. Adem93%
  6. Amira92%
  7. Lyam91%
  8. Ilyas91%
  9. Nolhan91%
  10. Aicha91%
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