Damir
Meaning of Damir
The name Damir is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy, originating from Slavic roots. Pronounced as DAH-meer (/ˈdɑ.mɪr/), this name carries connotations of peace and strength, often associated with the meaning "to give peace" or "peaceful world." While not extremely common in the United States, Damir has been steadily gaining popularity over recent years. In 2023, it ranked 816th with 299 occurrences, showing a significant rise from its rank of 1441 in 2018. The name also has a variation, Dameer, which maintains the same robust and serene qualities. Choosing Damir for your child not only honors Slavic heritage but also bestows a name that resonates with tranquility and resilience.
Pronunciation
Slavic
- Pronunced as DAH-meer (/ˈdɑ.mɪr/)
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Notable People Named Damir
| Damir Džumhur is a top-ranked professional tennis player from Bosnia and Herzegovina, holding the country's No. 1 position and achieving a career-best singles ranking of World No. 23 in July 2018. |
| Damir Nikšić is a multi-talented Bosnian artist known for his conceptual art, stand-up comedy, blogging, and political involvement, with one of his notable works being the video "If I wasn't muslim" (2005). |
| Damir Urban is a renowned Croatian rock musician, famous for his contributions as a singer/songwriter for Laufer and his solo work with Urban & 4. |
| Damir Mršić, also known as Demir Kaan, is a retired Bosnian professional basketball player with Turkish citizenship, known for his exceptional three-point shooting ability and his legendary status at Fenerbahçe. |
| Damir Martin is a Croatian rower who has won silver and bronze medals at the Olympics. |
| Damir Burić is a successful Croatian water polo player who has competed in multiple Olympic games and has achieved World and European championship titles. |
| Damir Bektić is a German professional footballer known for playing as a midfielder for SV Tasmania Berlin. |
| Damir Grgić is a Croatian footballer who currently plays as a defender for TuS Koblenz in the German fourth tier-Regionalliga Südwest. |
