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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Ill-fated or unfortunate
- Origin
- Greek (literary coinage)
- Pronunciation
- dez-duh-MOH-nuh
Desdemona is a name with Greek literary roots, coined rather than drawn from everyday vocabulary. Its meaning is "ill-fated" or "unfortunate" — a striking, unusual choice if you're drawn to names with dramatic weight rather than a cheerful sentiment. It's not a name you'll find with a soft, hopeful definition, so it suits parents who want something bold and literary.
Meaning & Origin of Desdemona
Meaning: Ill-fated or unfortunate.
Origin: Greek (literary coinage).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Desdemona
dez-duh-MOH-nuhIPA /ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/
Popularity of Desdemona
Desdemona 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 Desdemona mean?
Ill-fated or unfortunate. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Desdemona?
Desdemona is pronounced dez-duh-MOH-nuh (IPA: /ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/).
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