Damien
/damjen/from spelling rules
Damien is the Spanish form of the male given name Damien.
Damien is used as a male given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/damjen/
Did you know?
- Because of the 1976 film 'The Omen', the name Damien became strongly associated with the Antichrist in popular culture across Spain and Latin America.
- The name Damián is traditionally linked to Cosmas because the two saints were legendary twin brothers and physicians.
- The name Damián is the Spanish adaptation of the Greek name Damianos, meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.
Examples in context
- Damien es mi mejor amigo.Damien is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Damien?Do you know Damien?
- Damien trabaja en esa oficina.Damien works in that office.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Has visto a Damien hoy?Have you seen Damien today?
- ElenaNo, no he visto a Damien.No, I haven't seen Damien.
- DanielÉl me llamó esta mañana.He called me this morning.
- ElenaTal vez Damien esté trabajando.Maybe Damien is working.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
