Name meaning
Rosemary
means “dew of the sea”
- Origin
- Latin, via English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American, Irish
- Spellings
- Rosemary · Rosemarie · Romy
- Say it
- ROHZ-mair-ee
- Letters
- 8
Researched meaning
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Rosemary is the fragrant herb, from the Latin ros marinus, dew of the sea, because it grows near the coast. In folklore it stands for remembrance. It was later read as Rose plus Mary.
Roots
From Latin rōs marīnus (sea dew); later read as Rose + Mary.
Where it is used
Romy and Rosemarie are related.
Rosemary name FAQ
What does the name Rosemary mean?
Rosemary means “dew of the sea”. From Latin rōs marīnus (sea dew); later read as Rose + Mary.
Where does the name Rosemary come from?
Rosemary is of Latin, via English origin. Today it is used in English, American, Irish families.
How do you pronounce Rosemary?
Rosemary is usually pronounced ROHZ-mair-ee.
Is Rosemary a boy's or a girl's name?
Rosemary is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Rosemary?
Related spellings and forms include Rosemarie, Romy.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.