| Gender | 👩 Girl |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \d(a)-ma-ris\ |
| Number of People | 👶 12,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 2731 |
| Numerology | 🔢 11 |
| Name origin | 🌍 Latin |
Damaris is a female given name with Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek word "dama" meaning "heifer" or "young cow". In ancient Greek mythology, Damaris was a nymph who was beloved by Apollo, the god of music, poetry, and the sun.
The name Damaris is mentioned in the New Testament in the book of Acts, where it is used as the name of a woman who was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the apostle Paul. According to the Bible, Damaris was one of a few Athenians who became followers of Jesus Christ after hearing Paul speak on the Areopagus in Athens. The name Damaris is often associated with purity, grace, and strength of character.
Damaris has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 17th century. It was especially popular in the Puritan communities of America during the 18th century, where it was often spelled "Dameris". The name experienced a decline in popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but has seen a resurgence in recent years.
Some notable people with the name Damaris include Damaris Phillips, an American chef and television personality, and Damaris Lewis, an American model and actress. The name has also been used in literature, such as in the novel "Damaris" by Irish author Laurence Housman.
In addition to its religious significance, the name Damaris has also been associated with the natural world. The heifer or young cow, from which the name is derived, was a symbol of fertility, prosperity, and abundance in ancient Greece. In modern times, the name Damaris has been used for various plant and animal species, such as the Damaris Rose, a type of miniature rose, and the Damaris Skipper, a species of butterfly found in Central America.
The name Damaris has also been linked to the arts, particularly music and poetry. In the poem "Damaris" by Richard Lovelace, the titular character is described as a "fair and comely maid" who inspires the poet to write. The name has been used in several songs, such as "Damaris" by Patrick Wolf and "Damaris" by Prince Royce.
Overall, the name Damaris carries with it a rich history and varied cultural associations. Its Greek origins and biblical significance give it a timeless quality, while its links to nature and the arts lend it a sense of beauty and creativity.
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My name is Damaris and I pronounce it dah-mah-ris. My teache's and college professors have always pronounced my name wrong. It was very sedomly that they would say it correctly as a matter of fact I remenbered being asked in many occasions if I have a nickname because they weren't able to say my name. I have been called Demares Dimitria, Demitri and anything else you can'think of. I dont understand why people have such a hard time pronouncing it to me It'sounds like the way one would read it. I do have a nickname its Dee or Mari if you are a toddler ( all my little cousins who couldn't say my name'still call me this til this day). I am Hispanic, and I do love my name. I have met a couple of girls named Damaris and coincedently My son's aunt is also a Damaris. I use to love the fact that almost no one had my name but it has become very popular throughout the years.
My name is Damaris and have hated it forever I now go by the name Dee has its much nicer and I dont get bullied for it like I did with the name Damaris
My name is Damaris, and I like my name it makes me feel special. Its supposed to mean beautiful. Im thinking about naming my girl this name thata how much I like it:)
I name my youngest son Damaris. When my husband and I pick this name I was not aware it was a name for a girl but I have to say I love that name for him. I love to call him Mariss.lol
Damaris is my name and I used to always get bulllied with it. Every one would say : DUMB-maris.Any way, it made me cry! The good thing is that I do have a nickname for it, Mars, Mars Bar, D, DD, Demi or Dami. My most common one is Demi. Try one!!! It might suit u☺️
I am Damaris..my name is not common so i love it...i hate the way some people pronounce it
HI'my name is damaris and i love my name is really cool and special too me but i hate it when people spell it wrong it gets really annoying but I gotten used to it.
My youngest sister's name is Damaris. I love it! We pronounce it "Dah-mare-iss". Her nickname is Maris ("Mare-iss". My pet name for her ever'since she was a baby is "Missie". Even now, only I can get away with calling her that.
My name is Damaris to but a lot of people say it wrong so some people call me mrs.ceron be a use that is my lats name.
My name is also Damaris my mothere read it in a book by Victoria Holt...she interpreted the pronounciation as 'damn-ah-ris' although no one pronounces it this way first try, It's always 'duh-mare-is' or 'duh-mar-is'. Of course the teasing about having a "bad word" in my name'still hasn't ended...so clever they are. Anyways, I like It's different, I haven't met another just have met people who knew someone who spelled it the'same but pronounced it differently.
I named my firts girl Damaris. It is a great name; all my family and friends love it.
my name is damaris and people ALWAYS say it or spell it wrong,it gets annoying, I like it better in spanish. if there is anyone named damaris like me,please tell me. i feel like im the only person named damaris,i've never met anyone else with this name. i hope i do though.
My name is Damaris i love my name its unique different people dont really say it right in spanish so they just say it in English i would have never known how many people are named Damaris i thought i was the only 1 in Maryland with a name that's spanish but born American
I'm considering nameing my second child this but... I like it for a boy! Is that bad❤️
My name is Damaris and I just hate the way people miss spell it or dont pronounce it right.Its pronounced duh-mar-es the last part is just like the's only. I still love my name though It'sounds better in Spanish. My parents say that Damaris means beautiful and its true because, I am beautiful. So are the othere girls named Damaris I be we are hot ladies and weshould be proud that our name is Damaris!
My name is damaris. My grandma says its slightly more popular in Florida. I have had 2 people in my entire life pronounce it correctly the first time. i say duh-mare-is like hiss w/o the h. the major issue is no nickname! my family calls me merritt,which is close, but not quite.
My name is Demarise, and of course i love it i also have a grandchild named after me.I also love how It'sounds when people with an accent say it. So far i have heard it with a french,english,nigerian,asain,and ispanic accent.OUr name is inthe bible i think it is spelled Damaris there in the Book of Acts she was a convert of Paul.
My name is Damer's and I didn't think anyone had the'same name as me!
I love it I want to name my first born girl Damaris
My name is Damaris to.. i think It'sounds better in spanish.. but yea i'v had many troube at schools with this name .. my parents did research on this name and it means prophet of God.. idk were they get calf from.. but i love my name :)
My name is also Damaris. When I was younger I tried to have my kindergarden'teacher pronounce it as Daa - maa - reese, in a spanish pronunciation. Over time my teache's tongue slipped, and eventually my name became "Dom - are - iece". So now I go by the'second one. I do not mind it at all. The nickname that I go by is "Dom".
My name is Damaris, though many people pronounce it wrong. Instead of dah - mah - ris they say dah - mare - is and it gets really annoying because they can't remember it or know how to spell it. They usually spell it Damares or Dmaris or even Damris. I pronounce it with a hispanic accent. I love my name because of its uniqueness and It'seems more like The Maris. I don't use a nickname though I love Maris. If they can't say my name right, I let It'slide since i've gotten so used to it. My family says it correctly except for my brother, he'says it Da - mare - is.
My name is Damaris.. It'seems to be popular with Spanish speakers (I'm also Hispanic) though i've never met anyone else with the name. i've had It'spelled about 6 different ways and a lot of people say it as 'Damn-ah-ris' or "Dah-mahr-is' but I say it as 'Duh-mah-ris'. 'du' as in 'dumb', 'mah' as in 'math' and 'ris' as in 'wrist'. Hope it helps.
My name is Damariz with the Z and i feel that makes me even more special
My daughter's name is Damaris. Her father is from Panama, and we have always prounounced her name is spanish which is Da-Ma (as in mom for short)-ris (rolling the r) which is very hard for most people. I have got so tired of people mis- pronouncing her name that I prounounce it as Damn-a-ris at appointments and such.
I pronounce my name Daa-ma-reese. I love it because It's different...people remember me. My family teases me now as an adult because in elementary school I wanted to be a "Maria." i've had a few friends and acquaintances name their daughters Damaris, so It's a compliment. I'm half Puerto Rican and everytime I go to there I'meet at least one other Damaris. Very popular there and in Central/South America. Coincidentally, my brother married a Damaris also :)