To tame or subdue; diamond-like
Damante is a rare modern name likely derived from the Greek 'damazein', meaning to tame, or as a variation of the Italian and Spanish 'diamante', meaning diamond. It combines the strength of an ancient root with a contemporary, rhythmic sound. In some contexts, it is used as a creative elaboration of names like Dante or Damon.
Less common today
Damante isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,008 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
