Damiana
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A woman's first name used in several countries
- proper noun
- /ˌdæmiˈɑːnə/
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Damiana
Examples
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Gonna brew us some Damiana.
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My friend named her daughter Damiana after her grandmother.
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In many cultures, Damiana is a popular name for girls.
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The teacher pronounced Damiana beautifully during the roll call.
Surface Forms
Damiana main
Etymology
Damiana is the female form of Damian, which comes from a Greek root meaning 'to tame' or 'to master', so the name suggests a gentle kind of strength and someone who can calm or control things.
