To give peace or heart/soul
In Slavic contexts, the name is derived from 'da' (to give) and 'mir' (peace or world). In Turkic and Arabic contexts, it is often associated with the word for 'heart', 'soul', or 'inner self'. It is a popular name across the Balkans and Russia.
About 233 boys were named Damir in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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