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Desmond: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“man from south Munster”
ڈیسمنڈ
Deasmhumhain
What Desmond means
Desmond (ڈیسمنڈ, Celtic Deasmhumhain) is a Christian boy’s name that means “man from south Munster”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Desmond.
Desmond at a glance
- Meaning
- man from south Munster
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Celtic
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- dez-mund
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- First letter
- D · ڈ
Meaning of Desmond
- In English
- man from south Munster
- اردو میں معنی
- جنوبی منسٹر کا
Origin and history of Desmond
From Irish Deasmhumhain, meaning 'man from south Munster'.
Base wordIrish Deasmhumhain
How to say and write Desmond
- Say it
- dez-mund2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Desmond
- Urdu
- ڈیسمنڈ
- Original script
- Deasmhumhain
- Other spellings
- Des
- Known bearer
- Desmond Tutu, Anglican archbishop
Sibling names for Desmond
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Desmond.
- DeirdreڈیئرڈریMeaning disputedGirlCeltic
- Bridgetبرجٹstrength; exalted oneGirlCeltic
- Bronwynبرونونwhite-breasted; fairGirlCeltic
- Daisyڈیزیa daisy; day's eyeGirlEnglish
- DamarisدمرسMeaning disputedGirlGreek
- DanielleڈینیئلGod is my judgeGirlHebrew
- Daphneڈیفنیlaurel; bay treeGirlGreek
- Deborahڈیبراa beeGirlHebrew
Names like Desmond
- DamianڈیمینMeaning disputedBoyGreek
- Danڈینa judgeBoyHebrew
- Daniyalدانیالname of the prophet DanielBoyHebrew
- DavidڈیوڈbelovedBoyHebrew
- Demetriusڈیمیٹریسbelonging to DemeterBoyGreek
- Dennisڈینسbelonging to DionysusBoyGreek
- Derekڈیرکruler of the peopleBoyGermanic
- DiegoڈیگوMeaning disputedBoyOther or unclear
- Dominicڈومینکof the Lord; belonging to the LordBoyLatin
- Donaldڈونلڈworld rulerBoyCeltic
Questions about the name Desmond
What does the name Desmond mean?
Desmond means “man from south Munster”. In Urdu: جنوبی منسٹر کا. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).
Is Desmond a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Desmond is a boy’s name.
Is Desmond a Christian name?
Yes. Desmond is used by Christian families. It is of Celtic origin. From Irish Deasmhumhain, meaning 'man from south Munster'.
How do you pronounce Desmond?
Say it “dez-mund”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Desmond in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Desmond is written ڈیسمنڈ. In its original script: Deasmhumhain.
What are other spellings of Desmond?
Desmond is also spelled Des.
Who is a famous person named Desmond?
Desmond Tutu, Anglican archbishop
Is the meaning of Desmond verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.