Demelza
From Cornish origins, derived from words meaning 'fort' and the personal name 'Maeldaf': thus 'the fort of Maeldaf'.
Meaning and origin
Demelza is a Cornish place name that became a girl's name beginning in the mid-20th century.
How to pronounce Demelza
| English (US) | duh-MEL-zuh /dəˈmɛlzə/ |
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