Unisex name
Damara name meaning
“heifer; gentle”
Damara is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked to the meanings heifer and, figuratively, gentle. It is a variant of Damaris, a Greek name in the New Testament. The interpretation comes through Greek damalis, meaning heifer, which also underlies the figurative meaning gentle.
What does Damara mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Damara
Damara is recognized as a variant of Damaris, a Greek name in the New Testament. Damaris is commonly linked to damalis, 'heifer', which also underlies the figurative interpretation 'gentle'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Damara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Damara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Melky: my king
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Damara Linus Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Linus: flax plant or linen fibre
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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Damara Sabinus
Meaning of each word
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
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Meaning of each word
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
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Damara Abram
Meaning of each word
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Abram: exalted father
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Meaning of each word
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Fransisco: French, from France
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
How to pronounce Damara
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦩꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮙᮛ |
Is Damara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Damara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Damara ranks #685 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Damara
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Damara
- Damara Adelardo · b. 1997
- Damara Dewanti · b. 2002
- Damara Prasadhana · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Damara
What is the meaning of Damara?
Damara means heifer; gentle. Damara is recognized as a variant of Damaris, a Greek name in the New Testament. Damaris is commonly linked to damalis, 'heifer', which also underlies the figurative interpretation 'gentle'.
Is Damara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Damara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Damara?
Damara is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Damara have?
Damara has 3 syllables (Da-ma-ra) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Damara?
Damara ranks #685 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Damara?
Some ideas: Damara Joshua Melky; Damara Linus Bonaventura; Damara Sabinus.
Famous people named Damara?
Notable people named Damara include Damara Adelardo, Damara Dewanti, Damara Prasadhana.
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