About Dam
The name "Dam" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "dam," which refers to a barrier constructed to hold back water or create a reservoir. As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a dam builder or lived near a dam. The name "Dam" symbolizes strength, resilience, and the ability to control and harness the power of water.
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Most individuals with the name Dam are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Dam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.