Damaris

The name Damaris (Δάμαρις) has its roots in the Greek language and is a biblical female first name. In German, it is translated as 'the wife', 'the beloved', 'the treasure', or 'the calf'.

What does the name Damaris mean?

Damaris is a biblical female first name of Greek origin (Δάμαρις). In German, the name can be translated as 'the wife', 'the beloved', 'the treasure', or 'the calf'. The origin of the name lies in Ancient Greek and may derive from dámalis (δάμαλις), meaning 'the calf' or 'the heifer', or from dámar, meaning 'the spouse' or 'the beloved'. Damaris is already mentioned in the Bible (Acts 17:34), where she is named along with others who followed Paul. In the Spanish language, the spelling Dámaris is found, while in Portuguese, Dâmaris is used. Other variants of the name include Domaris, Damarys, Tamaris, and Damara. In the 17th century, Damaris became popular again through English Puritans.

Where does the name Damaris come from?

The name Damaris has an Ancient Greek origin and means 'the wife'. The word formation consists of the Ancient Greek terms dámalis (δάμαλις) for 'the calf, the heifer' and dámar for 'the spouse, the beloved'. The name is biblical and is also found in Portuguese and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Damaris?

The pronunciation of Damaris is three syllables and clearly structured. The name is pronounced as 'Da-ma-ris' [ˈdaːmarɪs] or [daˈmaːʁɪs] and begins with an open A sound. The middle syllable also contains an A vowel, leading to a harmonious balance. The final '-ris' provides a clear conclusion. Damaris conveys a classic and powerful effect through this pronunciation, which is harmonious, present, and well-structured.

When is the name day of Damaris?

The name day for Damaris is celebrated on October 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Damaris is among the popular first names and currently ranks 2,358th on the list of most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1988 at position 192. In the last ten years, Damaris has been chosen as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,936th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Damaris ranks 2,128th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dada / Dam / Dama / Dame / Dami / Dammi / Daris / Dämu / Ma / Mali / Maris / Masi / Masie / Masis / Risi / Risli

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Famous people

• Damaris Cudworth Masham (philosopher from England)
• Damaris Evans (English designer)
• Damaris Hayman (English actress)
• Damaris Kofmehl (author)
• Damaris Lewis (American model)
• Damaris Mallma Porras (Peruvian folk singer, known as Damaris)
• Damaris Queles (Salvadoran footballer)
• Damaris Roser (singer)
• Damaris Wurmdobler (painter from Germany)