Name:
Rosemary
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Rosemary originates in Latin language and means "sea dew". It is taken from the name of a fragrant evergreen herb, native to the Mediterranean region. The herb is associated with the Virgin Mary as well as the goddess Aphrodite. As a feminine given name it was popular in the first half of the 20th century. It is the name of the main character in a horror novel and a subsequent film Rosemary's Baby.
Pronunciation:
ROZ-mə-ree
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Romy
Rosamaria
Rosamarie
Rose marie
Rosemaree
Rosemarey
Rosemaria
Rosemarie
Rozmary
Famous Rosemary:
Rosemary Chalk : published author
Rosemary Clooney : jazz artist
Rosemary Cohen : published author
Rosemary Glenn : writer
Rosemary Joyce : published author
Rosemary Lane : actress
Rosemary Murphy : actress
Rosemary Rees : writer
Rosemary Sullivan : writer
Rosemary Wells : writer