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Rosemary

A female given name from Latin.

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Rosemary at a glance

Origin
Latin
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈɹəʊzməɹi/, /ˈɹəʊzˌmɛːɹi/

Etymology

A combination of Rose + Mary, referring to the flower as a symbol of Virgin Mary, first recorded in the eighteenth century. It is found in continental Europe as Rosemarie and Rosa Maria. After mid-nineteenth century when flower names became common it may also refer to the herb rosemary, Latin ros marinus "dew of the sea".

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What does the name Rosemary mean?

A female given name from Latin.

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