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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

Bottom 10

  1. Jerry48%
  2. Arwen49%
  3. Ruth51%
  4. Pierrot51%
  5. Leeroy52%
  6. Marie-Renée53%
  7. Emrys53%
  8. Sélène54%
  9. Erna54%
  10. Roch55%

Love potential for Dam

Professional potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Eren42%
  2. Lilya42%
  3. Loona42%
  4. Prune42%
  5. Kays43%
  6. Hélios44%
  7. Tia44%
  8. Calypso45%
  9. Molly45%
  10. Nans45%

Crush potential for Dam

Bottom 10

  1. Emrys44%
  2. Erna45%
  3. Arwen47%
  4. Walter49%
  5. Roch50%
  6. Ulrich50%
  7. Joannes51%
  8. Seraphin51%
  9. Toussaint51%
  10. Abraham52%
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