Esmeralda
Spanish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Esmeralda
Esmeralda means "emerald" in Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the Latin "smaragdus" and Old French "esmeralde," referring to the precious green gemstone.
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Etymology
Esmeralda means "emerald" in Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the Latin "smaragdus" and Old French "esmeralde," referring to the precious green gemstone. The name gained prominence through Victor Hugo's 1831 novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Catholic communities.
Esmeralda currently ranks #373 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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