Damian m
English and Polish: from Greek Damianos, the name of the brother of Cosmas (see COSMO (SEE Cosmo)); the two brothers were martyred together at Aegea in Cilicia in the early 4th century. The origin of the name is not certain, but it is probably akin to DAMON (SEE Damon).
Cognates: French: Damien (sometimes also used in the English-speaking world). Italian: Damiano. Spanish: Damián. Portuguese: Damião. Russian: Demyan.
First names dictionary. 2012.