Damaris
/damaɾis/from spelling rules
Damaris is the Spanish form of the female given name Damaris.
Damaris is used as a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/damaɾis/
Did you know?
- The name Damaris appears in the New Testament of the Bible, referring to a woman in Athens who was converted by the apostle Paul.
- In some Spanish contexts, the name Damaris is associated with the 'gentle' or 'tame' meaning derived from its ancient Greek roots.
- The name Damaris is an example of a 'translingual' name that maintains the same spelling across Spanish, English and French, though the pronunciation shifts.
Examples in context
- Damaris, me gustaría presentarle al señor García.Damaris, I would like to introduce you to Mr. García.
- Damaris es una buena amiga.Damaris is a good friend.
- ¿Conoces a Damaris?Do you know Damaris?
- Hoy es el cumpleaños de Damaris.Today is Damaris's birthday.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Has visto a Damaris hoy?Have you seen Damaris today?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Damaris.No, I haven't seen Damaris.
- LucíaEspero que Damaris esté bien.I hope Damaris is doing well.
- AlejandroSeguro que sí, Lucía.I'm sure she is, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
