Daymon
Meaning of Daymon
Daymon is a contemporary variant of the ancient Greek name Damon, derived from the verb daman—“to tame” or “subdue”—and immortalized in the legend of Damon and Pythias as a testament to steadfast loyalty. Its distinctive “Day-” spelling evokes dawn’s clarity and new beginnings, while in Persian poetic tradition—where virtues such as وفا (vafā), or unwavering faithfulness, are celebrated—it finds a subtle echo of cultural resonance. In the United States, fewer than twenty babies receive the name each year, placing it around the 900s in popularity rankings—a numerical sign of its quietly distinctive appeal that will delight parents keen to avoid multiple classmates sharing the same name. In the broader landscape of modern choices, Daymon stands like a hidden oasis: historically grounded, analytically rich, and imbued with cross-cultural nuance.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAY-mon (/deɪˈmɑn/)
British English
- Pronunced as DAY-mon (/deɪˈmɒn/)
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Notable People Named Daymon
| Daymon Patterson - |
