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Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “emerald.” This treasured name got its fame from the famous Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which was then adapted into the much loved Disney film. The protagonist Esmeralda, born Agnes, got her namesake from the emerald jewelry she wore. She is a spirited heroine known for her witty and caring personality, traits that baby Esmeralda can look to as they grow up.
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Meaning

Emerald

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Pronunciation

es-muh-RAHL-dah

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Adventurous

Compatibility

Esmeralda pairs well with classic and traditional names for siblings, creating a nice balance. As a middle name, it adds a touch of elegance and uniqueness to the full name. This name fits beautifully in multicultural families or with a flair for exotic and enchanting choices.

Elegant Sophisticated Mysterious Adventurous

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Esmeralda Arboleda

Esmeralda Arboleda

Politician

Born: February 25, 1921 · Pereira, Colombia

Portrait of Esmeralda Mitre

Esmeralda Mitre

Actress

Born: February 27, 1982 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Portrait of Esmeralda Pimentel

Esmeralda Pimentel

Actress

Born: September 8, 1989 · Ciudad Guzmán, Mexico

Portrait of Esmeralda Santiago

Esmeralda Santiago

Writer

Born: May 17, 1948 · San Juan, Puerto Rico

Portrait of Esmeralda Ugalde

Esmeralda Ugalde

Singer

Born: June 18, 1987 · Mexico City, Mexico

Portrait of Esmeralda Brajovic

Esmeralda Brajovic

Model

Born: December 3, 1982 · Paris, France

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Esmeralda Original form
  • Esméralda French
  • Esmeralde Portuguese
  • Эсмеральда Russian
  • 艾斯梅拉达 Chinese
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • إسميرالدا (Ismeralda) Arabic
  • エスメラルダ (Esumeraruda) Japanese
  • 에스메랄다 (Eseumeralda) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Esmeralda

What does Esmeralda mean?
Emerald
What is the origin of Esmeralda?
Esmeralda has Spanish origins.
Is Esmeralda popular?
Esmeralda has been viewed 115 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Esmeralda?
Similar names include Yasmina, Austin, Umar, Patrick, Kayden.
How do you pronounce Esmeralda?
Esmeralda is pronounced es-muh-RAHL-dah.

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