Damien
/da.mjɛ̃/
Damien is a French male given name.
Damien is used as a masculine first name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /da.mjɛ̃/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French culture, the name Damien is often associated with the 1968 horror film 'The Omen', where the Antichrist is named Damien. This association made the name less common for a period in France.
- The name Damien is the French version of the Greek name 'Damianos', which comes from the word damazein, meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.
- Unlike the English 'Damian', which often feels timeless, Damien in France is frequently perceived as a name typical of the 'baby boom' generation.
Examples in context
- Damien est un excellent musicien.Damien is an excellent musician.
- Nous allons dîner chez Damien ce soir.We are going to have dinner at Damien's house tonight.
- Je connais Damien.I know Damien.
- Est-ce que Damien est là ?Is Damien there?
- Damien travaille avec moi.Damien works with me.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- GabrielTu as vu Damien aujourd'hui ?Have you seen Damien today?
- LéaNon, je n'ai pas vu Damien.No, I haven't seen Damien.
- GabrielIl devait venir me voir.He was supposed to come see me.
- LéaPeut-être qu'il est en retard.Maybe he is running late.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Damien, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
