Meaning, origin and history of the name Rosemary

Gender Feminine

Pronounced Pron. ROZ-mə-ree

Meaning & History

Combination of Rose and Mary. This name can also be given in reference to the herb, which gets its name from Latin ros marinus meaning "dew of the sea". It came into use as a given name in the 19th century.

Related Names

VariantRosemarie

DiminutivesRomy, Romey

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Entry updated May 29, 2020