desmond

Des-mond · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Irish origin.

  2. 2.

    A surname of Irish origin.

Related words

See also: des

Etymology

From Irish Deas-Mumhan meaning "South Munster," originally referring to the region in southern Ireland. The name was used for the Earls of Desmond and later became a first name.