Desire
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Desire
The given name 'Desire' derives from the Latin word *desiderium* meaning "longing" or "wish," and in English it directly signifies a strong feeling of wanting or hoping for something.
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Etymology
The given name 'Desire' derives from the Latin word *desiderium* meaning "longing" or "wish," and in English it directly signifies a strong feeling of wanting or hoping for something. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably among African American communities as a virtue name, and has no specific religious affiliation, though it occasionally appears in Puritan naming traditions.
Desire currently ranks #2,244 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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