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Dam

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 26
Origin: Greek. Meaning: he who tames, who masters.
from the Greek 'damao' (to tame, to dominate).

Name day for Dam

September 26

Why this day? Dam is a short form of Damien, 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 Damien. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — he who tames, who masters, and shares its name day, September 26.

On birth records, Dam is rarely written as such: the Dams are Damiens (126,400 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Damien page. Dam is also a short form of Damian, Damon.

Frequently asked questions about Dam

What does Dam mean?

Dam is a short form of Damien, which means he who tames, who masters.

When is Dam's name day?

September 26, together with Damien: 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 Damien.

Dam's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dam

Top 10

  1. Yasin96%
  2. Elies96%
  3. Yassin96%
  4. Tanya96%
  5. Cameron95%
  6. Matthis95%
  7. Leona95%
  8. Enes95%
  9. Alexy95%
  10. Mattis95%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen49%
  2. Ruth51%
  3. Sélène54%
  4. Leelou55%
  5. Lancelot55%
  6. Siloé56%
  7. Tommy58%
  8. Paco58%
  9. Isis59%
  10. Luigi59%

Love potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin42%
  2. Arwen42%
  3. Sélène42%
  4. Siloé43%
  5. Sherazade48%
  6. Lilas48%
  7. Isis49%
  8. Hilal49%
  9. Danae49%
  10. Prune49%

Professional potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Loona42%
  2. Prune42%
  3. Nans45%
  4. Cali45%
  5. Lesly46%
  6. Lilly48%
  7. Randy48%
  8. Lancelot49%
  9. Emmie49%
  10. Marie-Lou49%

Crush potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen47%
  2. Ruth52%
  3. Merlin54%
  4. Sélène56%
  5. Constantin58%
  6. Sven58%
  7. Siloé60%
  8. Gwendal60%
  9. Jan60%
  10. Bleuenn60%
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