Desmond

  • Boy
  • 7 letters
Anglo-Saxon Gracious defender.
Celtic Irish From south Munster.
English From a surname derived from the Irish 'Deas Mumhain' meaning 'South Munster.
Gaelic From South Munster. An Irish surname referring to Munster: (one of ancient Ireland's five regions.).
Famous bearer Archbishop Desmond Tutu (of South Africa).

Desmond is a boy’s name of Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, English, Gaelic and Irish origin. Meaning in Anglo-Saxon: Gracious defender. Meaning in Celtic and Irish: From south Munster. Meaning in English: From a surname derived from the Irish ‘Deas Mumhain’ meaning ‘South Munster. Meaning in Gaelic: From South Munster. An Irish surname referring to Munster: (one of ancient Ireland’s five regions.). Famous bearer: Archbishop Desmond Tutu (of South Africa). The name has 7 letters.

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