Damascan
/ˈdæm.ə.skən/noun
Relating to Damascus or its people.
Did you know?The name Damascus is ancient enough that its earliest origin is uncertain, which means the city’s identity predates the explanations we can confidently give for it.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Near East
Semitic
*Dimashq / *Darmeśeq
“Early forms of the place-name Damascus, referring to the city itself.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Δαμασκός (Damaskós)
“Damascus, the famous Syrian city.”
Latin
Latin
Damascus
“The city of Damascus.”
Middle English
English
Damaske / Damascen
“Of or from Damascus; Damascene.”
Modern English
English
Damascan
“Relating to Damascus or its inhabitants.”