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Rosemary

Rosemary is a girl's name from the Latin Rosmarinus, meaning "dew of the sea." Rosemary is a combination of the names Rose and Mary in English and shares its name with the fragrant herb Rosmarinus officinalis, the emblem of remembrance. The rosemary herb earned its name from its salty texture and habit of thriving on the coast. It does not require much water, only needing the “dew of the sea” to survive in the humid Meditteranean climate. Rosemary is a delicious herb that adds flavor to dishes and is also a lush flowering plant you can grow at home. In Greek legend, rosemary was draped around goddess Aphrodite’s neck as she rose from the sea. This beautifully botanical title is considered old-fashioned to some, but Rosemary is undoubtedly a vintage-chic choice for baby.
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Meaning

Dew of the sea

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ROHZ-mair-ee

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
  • Classic

Compatibility

Rosemary pairs well with traditional and classic names for siblings. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names beautifully. This name fits well in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Graceful Sweet Feminine Classic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney

Musician

Born: May 23, 1928 · Maysville, Kentucky, USA

Portrait of Rosemary Harris

Rosemary Harris

Actress

Born: September 19, 1927 · Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England

Portrait of Rosemary Leach

Rosemary Leach

Actress

Born: December 18, 1935 · Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England

Portrait of Rosemary Kennedy

Rosemary Kennedy

Family Member

Born: September 13, 1918 · Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Rosemary Sutcliff

Rosemary Sutcliff

Writer

Born: December 14, 1920 · East Clandon, Surrey, England

Portrait of Rosemary West

Rosemary West

Criminal

Born: November 29, 1953 · Devon, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Rosemary Original form
  • Rozmari Turkish
  • Роузмари Russian
  • Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Georgian
  • Rózamária Hungarian
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • 罗斯玛丽 (Luósīmǎlì) Chinese
  • रोजमैरी (Rojmairī) Hindi
  • როუზმარი (Rouzmar'i) Georgian
  • ローズマリー (Rōzumarī) Japanese
  • 로즈마리 (Rojeumali) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rosemary

What does Rosemary mean?
Dew of the sea
What is the origin of Rosemary?
Rosemary has Latin origins.
Is Rosemary popular?
Rosemary has been viewed 99 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Rosemary?
Similar names include Evelyn, Lorine, Rabiah, Erica, Shiloh.
How do you pronounce Rosemary?
Rosemary is pronounced ROHZ-mair-ee.

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