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Rosemary - name meaning, origin|
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The girl's name Rosemary \r(o)-sema-ry, ros(e)-mary\ is pronounced ROHZ-mare-ee. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "dew of the sea". Also a blend of Rose and Mary, or refers to the fragrant herb, which in folklore is the emblem of remembrance. Singer Rosemary Clooney.
Rosemary has 7 variant forms: Romy, Rosemaree, Rosemarey, Rosemaria, Rosemarie, Rosmarie and Rozmary.
For more information, see also the related name Rosa.
Rosemary is a very common first name for women (#204 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)
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