Gender Masculine
Usage History
Pronounced Pron. /ˌnɔs.tɹə.ˈdɑː.məs/(English) /ˌnɔs.tɹə.ˈdeɪ.məs/(English) /ˌnoʊs.tɹə.ˈdɑː.məs/(English) [key·simplify]
Meaning & History
Latinized form of the surname of Michel de Nostredame (1503-1566), a French astrologer famous for his book of prophecies. The surname, meaning "our lady" in Old French, was acquired by his father upon his conversion from Judaism to Christianity.
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