Esmerelda
es-mer-EL-dah
Popularity
#4300
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
749
Peak Year
#39 in 2021
First Recorded
1971
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Spanish and Portuguese for "emerald," referring to the green gemstone.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Esmeralda Moya
Spanish actress and model
Esmeralda Mitre
Argentine actress, businesswoman, socialite, and model
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