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Desiree Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "desiree" is "desire, longing", and is used often for "girls".

Name
desiree
Meaning
desire, longing
Pronunciation
deh-zuh-ray
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Desiree Name Details

The name Desiree is of French origin and is derived from the word 'désir', which means 'desire' or 'longing'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to the success of the novel 'The Adventures of Telemachus' written by Fénelon in the 17th century, which featured a character named Désirée. The name Desiree has been used for girls since the 18th century.

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