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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

Love potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Ondine42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Orphee42%
  4. Zadig42%
  5. Corto42%
  6. Xan42%
  7. Sterenn42%
  8. Janis42%
  9. Azilis44%
  10. Eurydice44%

Professional potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Paris42%
  2. Prunelle42%
  3. Anakin42%
  4. Lee-Lou42%
  5. Xan42%
  6. Leeloo42%
  7. Shade42%
  8. Liloo44%
  9. Cerise44%
  10. Eurydice45%

Crush potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Melda55%
  2. Orphee55%
  3. Iona56%
  4. Zadig56%
  5. Lee-Lou57%
  6. Melissande57%
  7. Eurydice58%
  8. Laszlo58%
  9. Corto58%
  10. Jon60%
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