Damisi
dah-MEE-see
Damisi is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “Of African origin, potentially a Yoruba name with a specific meaning in that language.”, and peaked in popularity in 1974.
What Damisi Means
“Of African origin, potentially a Yoruba name with a specific meaning in that language.”
The Story of Damisi
From the heart of West Africa comes a name first heard in the mid-1970s, carrying a spirit of peace.
Damisi is a name of African origin, most closely associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria. While specific meanings can vary, names in this tradition often carry profound spiritual or personal significance related to joy and resilience.
This is a name for your son that resonates with a deep inner calm, a joy that emanates from a peaceful core. You envision him bringing a sense of contentment to all he meets.
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Peak Year
#6 in 1974
Total Births
6
First Recorded
1974
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