What is the origin of the name Demyan?

Demyan is a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Demyan?

Demyan is currently ranked #8453 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Demyan

dem-YAHN

Popularity

#8453

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Russian

Total Births

Peak Year

#10 in 2012

First Recorded

2003

Style

Strong & Bold, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Russian and Ukrainian form of Damian, derived from the Greek 'Damianos', meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue'.

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Dem Yan Demi

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Dem Yan Demi

Spelling Variations

Damian Damien Damiano

Similar Names

Damian Anton Ivan Maxim Leo

Personality Traits

StrongResilientGentleWise

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