Comments (Pronunciation Only)
It can also be pronounced as /də.ˈmɑɹ.ɪs/ or /də.ˈmæɹ.ɪs/.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3DHXZtd20k&t=21s
I was really hoping this was wrong but if it isn't the other poster is correct. Way to ruin a name lol I love Damaris if it was pronounced Dah Maris
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I was really hoping this was wrong but if it isn't the other poster is correct. Way to ruin a name lol I love Damaris if it was pronounced Dah Maris
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Doing some genealogy, I learned one of my early American ancestors had this name. I assume it would be pronounced "Dah-MARE-is" or 'Dah-MARE-eeze' if you want to be fancy.
First thing it reminds me of is Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
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First thing it reminds me of is Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
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This is my name. It seems there are several ways people pronounce it, but I say it as "Duh-MAH-ris". "duh" as in "dumb", "mah" as in "map", "ris" as in "wrist"-- just to be specific. Emphasis on the second syllable. So not "damn" and not "mare". It is usually said wrong half of the time, but I am used to it and don't mind. It is also nicely said in Spanish, & I have seen/heard of a lot of Hispanic women with this name. I also get a lot of compliments on it, so it's not ugly!
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I've never heard this name pronounced DAM-e-rus. I've always heard da-MAIR-is.
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I liked this name when I thought it was pronounced "dah-MARE-is," but then I realized it was "DAM-ar-is" and now it seems sort of unfortunate for a little girl.
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My name is Demaris. Spelled slightly different - De instead of Da. This is just another one of many variations for this name. I have always pronounced my name (Deh)-(mare)-(ris), with the most enunciation on the (mare), although it is a quick enunciation, rather than a long, drawn out stress of the syllable. I have a friend who is from Greece, and he pronounces it (Dah)-(mah)-(riz), with a very long stress on the (mah). My friend tells me it's a very common girl's name in many parts of Greece. It is translates like this: From Greek 'Damaris' (calf) or else a diminutive of 'damar' (wife).
In the Bible Damaris is a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. She was an educated woman who heard Paul speak at the Open-air Supreme Court of Athens.
It also holds the meaning: Noble, Gentle
I've seen it used in several novels, There's a Damaris BBQ, Damaris Lingerie. I even saw a local live performance artist named Demaris when I was checking out Ian Cooke (amazing cellist/folk singer).
It's a name that gets people asking questions. Some think it's unique and some think it's strange, but it's mine and I love it.
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In the Bible Damaris is a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul. She was an educated woman who heard Paul speak at the Open-air Supreme Court of Athens.
It also holds the meaning: Noble, Gentle
I've seen it used in several novels, There's a Damaris BBQ, Damaris Lingerie. I even saw a local live performance artist named Demaris when I was checking out Ian Cooke (amazing cellist/folk singer).
It's a name that gets people asking questions. Some think it's unique and some think it's strange, but it's mine and I love it.
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