Désirée

\de.zi.ʁe\♀French girl's name

At a glance

GenderFeminine
Pronunciation\de.zi.ʁe\

Origin and meaning

Literally, “desired”. French form of Latin Desideria, feminine form of the saint's name Desiderius (modern French Didier).

Where it is mostly given

  • United States
  • Netherlands
  • East Frisia
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • France
  • Belgium

Around the world

  • OccitanDesirada

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