To tame or subdue
Damiano is the Italian form of the Greek name Damian. It is derived from the Greek word 'damazo', which refers to the act of taming or subduing, often in the context of domesticating animals or mastering oneself. The name gained early popularity due to Saint Damian, a 4th-century martyr and patron saint of physicians.
Less common today
Damiano isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,157 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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