What does the name Rosemary mean?

The first name Rosemary means “dew of the sea”.

Where does the name Rosemary come from?

Rosemary has its roots in Latin.

Rosemary is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Rosemary is a relatively uncommon first name.

Girl

“dew of the sea”

Origin: Latin
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 40 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Rosemary Clooney Rosemary Harris Rosemary Murphy Rosemary Radford Ruether Rosemary Sutcliff Rosemary DeCamp Rosemary Dunsmore Rosemary Leach Rosemary West Rosemary Theby

Rosemary is a feminine first name meaning “dew of the sea”, with roots in Latin. The name has 3 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Rosemary mean?: The first name Rosemary means “dew of the sea”.
Where does the name Rosemary come from?: Rosemary has its roots in Latin.
Is Rosemary a girls' or boys' name?: Rosemary is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Rosemary?: Rosemary is a relatively uncommon first name.

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