Дамиан
Damian
Damian is the English name translated into the Russian male given name Дамиан.
Дамиан is a male given name used in Russian-speaking contexts.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Damian
Did you know?
- The name shares a linguistic root with the Greek word for 'to tame', which relates to the concept of a 'domesticated' person or animal.
- In Russian Orthodox tradition, the name is strongly associated with Saint Damian, one of the 'unmercenary physicians' who healed people for free.
- While 'Damian' is a common Christian name in the West, in Russia, the more traditional and frequent variation is the name Демьян.
Examples in context
- Дамиан сейчас на работе.Damian seychas na rabote.Damian is at work right now.
- Это мой друг Дамиан.Eto moy drug Damian.This is my friend Damian.
- Мы ждем Дамиана.My zhdyom Damiana.We are waiting for Damian.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Olga are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Ольга OlgaДмитрий, ты видел Дамиана сегодня?Dmitriy, ty videl Damiana segodnya?Dmitry, have you seen Damian today?
- Дмитрий DmitryНет, Ольга, я его не встречал.Net, Ol'ga, ya yego ne vstrechal.No, Olga, I haven't met him.
- Ольга OlgaДамиан звонил мне утром.Damian zvonil mne utrom.Damian called me this morning.
- Дмитрий DmitryНаверное, у него есть новости.Navernoye, u nego yest' novosti.He probably has some news.
