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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Calf, heifer (uncertain/disputed root)
- Origin
- Ancient Greek (biblical)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- DAM-uh-ris
Damaris is an Ancient Greek name with biblical roots, linked to the Greek word for 'calf' or 'heifer,' though that root is uncertain and disputed. You'll often see it glossed as 'gentle,' but that's a looser popular reading rather than the primary attested meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Damaris
Meaning: Calf, heifer (uncertain/disputed root).
Origin: Ancient Greek (biblical).
A common claim: gentle Actually: Wiktionary links Damaris more specifically to the Greek word for 'calf' or 'heifer,' though that root itself is uncertain and disputed. 'Gentle' is a looser popular gloss, not the primary attested meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Damaris
DAM-uh-risIPA /ˈdæmərɪs/
Popularity of Damaris
Damaris peaked at #603 in 2006, when 483 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1435 with 154 babies, so it's much less common now than it was two decades ago.
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FAQ
What does the name Damaris mean?
Calf, heifer (uncertain/disputed root). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Damaris?
Damaris is pronounced DAM-uh-ris (IPA: /ˈdæmərɪs/).
Is Damaris a popular name right now?
Damaris peaked at #603 in 2006 and is ranked #1435 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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