Demelza

At a Glance

Meaning

Fort of Melsa (Cornish din, 'fort' + Melsa, a place/personal name) — a Cornish hamlet name transferred to given-name use

Origin

Cornish (place name)

Pronunciation

duh-MEL-zuhListen

Demelza is a Cornish name that began as a place: the hamlet name Dinmelsa, 'fort of Melsa,' which later moved into use as a given name. You may see it said that Demelza comes from elements meaning 'dark,' but that isn't accurate. Say it duh-MEL-zuh.

Meaning & Origin of Demelza

Meaning: Fort of Melsa (Cornish din, 'fort' + Melsa, a place/personal name) — a Cornish hamlet name transferred to given-name use.

Origin: Cornish (place name).

A common claim: Demelza is said to derive from elements meaning 'dark' (Breton du + an), or simply glossed as 'fort on a hill' Actually: Demelza doesn't come from elements meaning 'dark' — it traces to the Cornish place name Dinmelsa, 'fort of Melsa,' a Cornish hamlet name that became a given name.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Demelza

Popularity of Demelza

Demelza does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

FAQ

What does the name Demelza mean?

Fort of Melsa (Cornish din, ‘fort’ + Melsa, a place/personal name) — a Cornish hamlet name transferred to given-name use. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Demelza?

Demelza is pronounced duh-MEL-zuh (IPA: /dəˈmɛlzə/).

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