Damian in Chinese
Damian in Chinese is 达米安 (Dá Mǐ Ān).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- to tame, subdue
Damian is a name of Greek origin, generally understood to mean "to tame, subdue". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1912 and peaked in 2013.
3 ways to write Damian
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
达米安
Dá Mǐ Ān
The standard transliteration of Damian: 达 (dá, "to reach, attain"), 米 (mǐ, "rice"), 安 (ān, "peace, safety"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 2-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 达 dá + 米 mǐ + 安 ān. The tone contour is 2-3-1 (rising, dipping, high level).
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 达
dá
Tone 2 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to reach, attain
- 米
mǐ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
rice
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
文毅
Wén Yì
Inspired by "to tame, subdue": 文 (wén, "literature, culture; refined") + 毅 (yì, "resolute, persevering"), expressing elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
Damian's meaning ("to tame, subdue") has no direct Chinese equivalent, so 文 (literature, culture; refined) and 毅 (resolute, persevering) express elegance and good character instead.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 文
wén
Tone 2 · 4 strokes (simplified)
literature, culture; refined
- 毅
yì
Tone 4 · 15 strokes (simplified)
resolute, persevering
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
达子
Dá Zǐ
达 (dá, "to reach, attain") + 子 (zǐ, "son, child; master (honorific)"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 达 (dá), the same opening character as the transliteration 达米安, for the "da" sound, and replaces the rest with 子 ("son, child; master (honorific)") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
10 strokes total (simplified)- 达
dá
Tone 2 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to reach, attain
- 子
zǐ
Tone 3 · 3 strokes (simplified)
son, child; master (honorific)
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Recent US usage of Damian
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Damian ranked 113 among names recorded for boys, with 19,855 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 82,960 boys named Damian since 1912, with the high point in 2013 (3,962 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #322 to #119 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2013
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1912
- Total since 1880
- 82,960
More About Damian in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Damian offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Damian, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Damian, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Damian to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How is Damian translated into Chinese?
达米安 (Dá Mǐ Ān), or 達米安 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Damian?
US Social Security records show 82,960 boys named Damian since 1912, with the high point in 2013 (3,962 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #322 to #119 among boys.
How many strokes does 达米安 have?
19 strokes in simplified form and 25 in traditional; per character: 达 7, 米 6, 安 6.