Damiana: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ahm-ee-ahn-ah
Origin: Mexico
gender-female

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Region Origin: Andean States, Southern Cone, Southern Europe, Central America
Meaning: To tame

Of Latin American origin, Damiana is linked to the Damiana plant. Meaning "to tame" or "subdue, " it’s commonly used in Mexico and Spain, where it signifies strength and resilience.

Damiana Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Damiana is currently #15271 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Damiana is currently #8713 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Damiana is currently #7774 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Damiana is currently #4445 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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