Name Rosemary Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Rosemary

Rosemary is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Rosemary?

The name Rosemary is originally of Latin origin. Today, Rosemary is also considered a combination of the names Rose and Mary.

What does the name Rosemary mean?

In Latin, Rosemary means “dew of the sea” (from “ros” = dew + “marinus” = of the sea). In English, the meaning of the name Rosemary refers to the herb of the same name. Rosemary also means “rose” (from the name Rose) and “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” and “wished for child” (from the name Mary).

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