Delmira
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Delmira
The name Delmira is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "of the sea" or "sea maiden," derived from the Latin elements *de* ("of") and *mare* ("sea").
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Etymology
The name Delmira is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "of the sea" or "sea maiden," derived from the Latin elements *de* ("of") and *mare* ("sea"). It is primarily used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with notable historical context including the Uruguayan poet Delmira Agustini (1886–1914), a key figure in modernist literature.
Delmira currently ranks #13,711 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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