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Damaris

/da-MAR-is/Kikuyu & Lingala · a girl’s name

Of uncertain Greek origin; possibly “young woman” or related to “calf”

In Kikuyu

How to say it
da-MAR-is
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Damaris

Nicknames & short forms

Dama

In Lingala

How to say it
DAH-mah-ris
Given to
Girls
Used in
DR Congo, Congo-Brazzaville
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Damaris

Nicknames & short forms

Dama