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Dam

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: to tame, to subdue.
comes from the Greek Damianós, from the verb 'damáo' (to tame, to subdue).

Name day for Dam

September 26

Why this day? Dam is a short form of Damian, and shares its name day.

Dam is celebrated in France, the United States and Argentina on September 26.

The story of the name Dam

Dam is a short form of Damian. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — to tame, to subdue, and shares its name day, September 26.

On birth records, Dam is rarely written as such: the Dams are Damians (305,027 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Damian page.

Frequently asked questions about Dam

What does Dam mean?

Dam is a short form of Damian, which means to tame, to subdue.

When is Dam's name day?

September 26, together with Damian: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dam a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Damian.

Dam's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda43%
  2. Gris43%
  3. Grisella43%
  4. Griselle43%
  5. Ruthie45%
  6. Ru45%
  7. Roo45%
  8. Neliña46%
  9. Andreíta47%
  10. Andi47%

Love potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Glorita91%
  2. Glori91%
  3. Glo91%
  4. Aureliana89%
  5. Diva88%
  6. Divi88%
  7. Aparecida87%
  8. Laria87%
  9. Candi87%
  10. Candy87%

Bottom 10

  1. Séné42%
  2. Luni42%
  3. Cinty42%
  4. Louna42%
  5. Cinta42%
  6. Peregrina42%
  7. Cinti42%
  8. Dee42%
  9. Hay42%
  10. Haya42%

Professional potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Azulita42%
  2. Lilou42%
  3. Rosalva42%
  4. Zoey42%
  5. Cintita42%
  6. Deyanira42%
  7. Dayra42%
  8. Louna42%
  9. April42%
  10. Milka42%

Crush potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Aureliana96%
  2. Mayda96%
  3. Cyn96%
  4. Nini96%
  5. Chelia96%
  6. Stefanie96%
  7. Kayla96%
  8. Kat96%
  9. Thia96%
  10. Cece96%

Bottom 10

  1. Grisella42%
  2. Neliña42%
  3. Berti42%
  4. Agosi42%
  5. Gris42%
  6. Agos42%
  7. Bertita42%
  8. Griselle42%
  9. Stina42%
  10. Zelda42%
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