English word origin

Etymology of Esme

Anglicized spelling of French Esmé.

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Source etymology 1

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name

A male given name from French. · A female given name from French.

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Anglicized spelling of French Esmé.

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Derivation mentionEsméfr

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Source etymology 2

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name

A diminutive of the female given name Esmeralda.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of Esmeralda.

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Machine-source provenance

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