Origin:Brazilian
Other Origin(s):Greek, Latin, Portuguese
Meaning:To conquer, to tame
Damião is a boy’s name of Brazilian origin. It’s a Portuguese variant of Damian, which derives from the Latin name Damianus, itself originating from the Greek Damianos. Ultimately, the name has its roots in the Greek word damazō, meaning “to tame” or “to conquer.” With a name like this, you can be sure that nothing is going to stand in baby’s way! Other variants of this popular name include Damián, Damien, Damon, Damiano, and more. Damião is also the name of a municipality in Paraíba, Brazil.
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