Damona
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- Name
- Damona
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Damona is a feminine variant of the name Damon, which in turn is derived from Damian. This name has its roots in the ancient Greek Damianos (Δαμιανός) and translates to 'the conqueror', 'the tamed one', 'the victorious one', or more broadly, 'the woman of the people'.
What does the name Damona mean?
Damona is considered the feminine form of Damon, which is a variation of the name Damian. The latter originally comes from the ancient Greek name Damianos (Δαμιανός). The literal translation is 'the conqueror', 'the tamed one', 'the victorious one', or more freely interpreted, 'the woman of the people'. The name has its roots in the ancient Greek word damázō (δαμάζω), which means 'to tame', 'to subdue', 'to conquer', 'to defeat', 'to control', 'to subjugate', and 'to dominate'. There may also be a connection to the ancient Greek dêmos (δῆμος), which means 'the people', 'ordinary citizens', or 'common folk'. Furthermore, Damona bears the name of a Celtic goddess who is regarded as the partner of the healing god Bormo, occasionally also known as Bormana. The Gaulish name may be related to the Old Irish dam for 'ox' or 'cow'. Other variants include Damiana, Damiane, Damjana, Damijana, Damia, and Demin. The name gained recognition through the twin brothers Cosmas and Damian, who were doctors and early Christian martyrs from Cilicia, an area of present-day Turkey. They practiced in the port city of Ayas in Adana during the time of the Roman province of Syria.
Where does the name Damona come from?
The first name Damona has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the conqueror'.
How do you pronounce Damona?
Da-mo-na (the emphasis is on the first syllable)
When is the name day of Damona?
The name days for Damona fall on February 23, May 10, and September 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Damona is a rare name. In German name statistics, it has never achieved a notable ranking. In Austria, the name reached its highest position in the name charts in 1984 at 557th place. From 1984 to 2024, Damona was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, which earned it the 7,542nd place. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given even once there.
Nicknames & pet names
Mona
Frequently asked questions about the name Damona
What is the origin of the name Damona?
The name Damona has its roots in the ancient Greek and Celtic language areas. It is considered the feminine form of the name Damon, which is derived from the ancient Greek Damianos.
What does the name Damona mean?
Damona means 'the conqueror' and can also be interpreted as 'the woman of the people'. The name is derived from the ancient Greek word damázō, which means 'to tame' or 'to conquer'.
How popular is the name Damona?
The name Damona is rather rare and has not gained significant popularity in recent years. Nevertheless, it is interesting due to its special meaning and historical roots.