Damon
Δάμων
From Greek δαμάζω (damazo): "to tame" or "to subdue".
Meaning and origin
Damon carries the Greek verb for taming or mastering, and is remembered above all through the tale of Damon and Pythias, two devoted friends from fourth-century-BC Syracuse.
How to pronounce Damon
| Greek | THAH-mon /ˈðamon/ |
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