Damascus

Damascus Meaning & Origin

About Damascus
The name "Damascus" is derived from the ancient Aramaic word "Darmeseq," which means "a well-watered place." It refers to the capital city of Syria, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The name reflects the city's historical significance as a fertile oasis surrounded by desert, with a rich history and cultural heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Damascus are male.

Damascus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMSKS
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D050202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 M AE1 S K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/dəˈmæskəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMSKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Damascus in Braille

Here's how to represent Damascus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Damascus in braille

How to Spell the Name Damascus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Damascus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Damascus in sign language

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