Desmond
An anglicized form of the Irish name meaning "south Munster", referring to a region in southern Ireland that was formerly a kingdom.
Meaning and origin
Desmond comes from the Irish Deasmhumhain, which names the historic region in southern Ireland.
How to pronounce Desmond
| English (US) | DEZ-mənd /ˈdɛzmənd/ |
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